Category Archives: Equality & Diversity

Racism in Football – 2018 and still going strong !

Posted on December 10, 2018 by equalityedge

It doesn’t seem that difficult to imagine that racism still exists in football – as it does in so many other areas of life. Our country is so divided with the media using language that separates people, one individual from … Continue reading →

Posted in discrimination, Equality & Diversity, race equality | Tagged discrimination, Kick it Out, Racism in Football | Leave a comment

Getting Language Right – helping immigrants settle.

Posted on September 8, 2015 by equalityedge

I am indebted once again to my colleague and friend Chris Markiewicz, who has previously guest blogged on these pages. Yesterday, he brought the issue of accuracy in language to my attention in his blog. He suggests that getting one’s … Continue reading →

Posted in communication, Equality & Diversity, Language | Tagged cultural difference, discrimination, language, Refugee, Syria | 2 Comments

Women in Sport – and the workplace too!

Posted on December 16, 2014 by equalityedge

There has been much publicity surrounding the centenary of the football match that interrupted fighting in the trenches during WW1. Indeed, Sainsbury’s have used the story in its Christmas advertising. I was intrigued by a news story last week that … Continue reading →

Posted in armed forces, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, glass ceiling, management, Uncategorized | Tagged Boardroom equality, employment, Football, Gender equality, women in management, women in sport | 2 Comments

Political Leaders and Feminism – an uneasy relationship

Posted on November 3, 2014 by equalityedge

Wearing a t-shirt that says “This is what a true feminist looks like” is relatively easy, but being a true feminist is more demanding. Perhaps there ought to be a test to determine whether you are or not, before wearing … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, human rights, Prejudice, Sexism | Tagged Boardroom equality, discrimination, equality and diversity, Fawcett Society, FGM, Gender equality, Page Three, women in management | 4 Comments

A small step for Lego – or a new management style

Posted on June 17, 2014 by equalityedge

I was reading an article today entitled “Lego addresses gender gap with female scientist range”. Lego is introducing a new set, to include a chemist, an astronomer and a palaeontologist, all women. WOW! The Danish toymaker has launched the female … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, inequality, Sexism | Tagged Boardroom equality, Gender equality, management, Men in Management, women in management | 2 Comments

82 countries where homosexuality is illegal

Posted on March 25, 2014 by equalityedge

I found this blog listing the countries where forms of homosexuality is illegal. It makes for uncomfortable reading for some. Unfortunately, judging by the number of unsubscribers from my distribution list after my last blog, comfortable reading for others. 82 … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality & Diversity, Sexuality equality | Tagged discrimination, equality, homophobia, sexuality | 1 Comment

Business Networking – another male domaine

Posted on February 19, 2014 by equalityedge

Last week, I popped in to a local business network event to find thirteen men and one woman, which from my experience is not an unusual gender split at such groups; I do, however, find it quite disappointing. The room … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, Sexism | Tagged equality and diversity, Gender equality, sexism in business, women in business | 10 Comments

Using Gender Neutral Language – a path to equality

Posted on January 23, 2014 by equalityedge

In recent months I have been asked, in a variety of environments, why using non-gender neutral language is sexist. I thought it would be it worthwhile exploring this issue. There are many major gender based inequality issues in our societies … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, human rights, management, Sexism | Tagged discrimination, equality, equality and diversity, Gender equality, language, sexism, workplace bullying | 5 Comments

I Have a Dream – fifty years and counting

Posted on August 28, 2013 by equalityedge

This is an unusual blog for me – I hope you find it interesting. On August 28 1963 Martin Luther King addressed nearly quarter of a million people at a rally in Washington. The message of this great speech and … Continue reading →

Posted in discrimination, Equality & Diversity, human rights, inequality, poverty, Prejudice | Tagged Bob Marley, equality, Freedom of Speech, I Have a Dream, Martin Luther King, poverty, prejudice | 5 Comments

Sexism in the Media – the spotlight falls on an MP’s clothing

Posted on June 12, 2013 by equalityedge

It is probably no wonder that the dress code for members of parliament really only applies to men; the limited rules that do exist about dress are set out in Erskine May, the official parliamentary rule book. It states that … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality & Diversity, gender equality, human rights, inequality, Sexism, Sexuality equality | Tagged CarolineLucas, diversity, equality and diversity, Gender equality, Page Three, Rupert Murdoch, sexism, women in management | 1 Comment