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So, What Has the EU Done for Women?
Looking at how the principle of gender equality has developed in the EU provides useful insights into an approach to equality that is essentially premised on the neo-liberal paradigm.
Women on the Front Line and Other Equality Matters
During a recording of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Any Questions’ a question about the role of women in society and the armed forces sparked a lively debate.
The UK’s Approach to UNSCR 1325: Limitations of Gender Mainstreaming?
The UK’s approach to UNSCR 1325 instigated a new national debate. However, meaningful engagement with the gendered nature of state approaches to security is a long way off.
Birthing on the Front Line: A Tale of Military Femininity
When a British soldier gave birth at Camp Bastion last week it was reported with shock in the media. This story is a useful illustration of why women in the armed forces and the nature of gender roles are worthy of discussion.