Equality & Gender

Articles about gender discrimination and sexism in various contexts. Coverage includes workplace pay gaps, harassment, and discriminatory practices in education and services.

Confronting Gender Based Pay Discrimination

Gender pay gaps can happen even with equal pay laws in place, so here's how to investigate whether you're underpaid and what to do about it.

Confronting Sexism and Sex Discrimination

Understand what sexism is and learn practical ways to challenge it safely, from confronting individuals to reporting discrimination.

Definition and Explanation of "Gender"

Gender simply means whether someone is male or female, though the definition gets more complex in legal and academic contexts.

Discussing Unequal Pay with an Employer

How to prepare for and have a conversation with your boss about being paid less than coworkers doing the same job.

How to Tackle Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is illegal in the UK under the Equality Act 2010 and other laws, and there are practical steps you can take to address it.

Limiting Opportunities for Sexism in Social Activities

Employers can reduce sexism at work social events by setting clear policies, limiting alcohol, and choosing appropriate activities.

Sexism and the Consumer

How sexism affects consumer choices and insurance rates, and what you can do about it.

Sexism in the Classroom

Teachers' biased behaviour affects students of all genders in UK schools, here's how to spot it and push back.

Sexism in the Workplace

Most UK women face sexism at work, but laws alone can't fix the problem without action from individuals and employers.

Sexual Discrimination in the UK and Abroad

Sexual discrimination remains widespread in the UK and globally, despite laws against it, affecting all genders including transgender individuals.

Single Equality Bill: Employers Must Give Salary Comparisons

Employers will soon have to publish salary data to show whether men and women earn the same for doing the same job.