On The Engender
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -On the Engender is Scotland's feminist policy podcast. It is produced by Engender, and features experts from across the women's sector in Scotland.
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Luke Hart in conversation with Dani Garavelli
May 22, 2020 10:25 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBCONTENT NOTE: This recording features discussion of domestic homicide, domestic abuse including coercive control, and suicide. You can call Scotland's Domestic Abuse And Forced Marriage Helpline 24 hours a day on 0800 027 1234, or visit www.sdafmh.org.uk to email or use their webchat function. Luke Hart, along with his brother Ryan, is a leading voice in the fight for an end to men's violence against women, following the devastating murder of his mother Claire and sister Charlotte in 2...
On the Engender: The Briefing Ep. 2
May 15, 2020 11:37 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBThis second episode of 'the Briefing' sees hosts Alys Mumford and Amanda Stanley chat with Engender's Emma Ritch and Close the Gap's Lindsey Millen. The discussion covers the difference in men's and women's access to the 'furlough' scheme, why we need to know more about how women are spending their time, and the importance of gender-sensitive sex-disaggregated data. Access a transcript of the podcast here. See links to all resources mentioned in Engender's rolling blog: https://www.en...
The Briefing: Why Data Matters in our Covid-19 Response
May 15, 2020 11:37 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBThis second episode of 'the Briefing' sees hosts Alys Mumford and Amanda Stanley chat with Engender's Emma Ritch and Close the Gap's Lindsey Millen. The discussion covers the difference in men's and women's access to the 'furlough' scheme, why we need to know more about how women are spending their time, and the importance of gender-sensitive sex-disaggregated data. Access a transcript of the podcast here. See links to all resources mentioned in Engender's rolling blog: https://www.en...
On the Engender: the briefing
May 01, 2020 16:13 - 17 minutes - 24 MBFor On the Engender Season 2, we're introducing 'the briefing' short blasts of policy updates and current affairs, specifically looking at Covid-19 and what it means for women's equality in Scotland. Host Alys Mumford is joined by Emma Ritch and Eilidh Dickson from Engender to talk about why women's equality must be at the heart of the Scottish Government response to the pandemic. See links to all resources mentioned in Engender's rolling blog: https://www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/co...
On the Engender: The Briefing Ep. 1
May 01, 2020 16:13 - 17 minutes - 24 MBFor On the Engender Season 2, we're introducing 'the briefing' short blasts of policy updates and current affairs, specifically looking at Covid-19 and what it means for women's equality in Scotland. Host Alys Mumford is joined by Emma Ritch and Eilidh Dickson from Engender to talk about why women's equality must be at the heart of the Scottish Government response to the pandemic. Access a transcript of the podcast here. See links to all resources mentioned in Engender's rolling blog...
The Briefing: Covid-19 and Women's Equality
May 01, 2020 16:13 - 17 minutes - 24 MBFor On the Engender Season 2, we're introducing 'the briefing' short blasts of policy updates and current affairs, specifically looking at Covid-19 and what it means for women's equality in Scotland. Host Alys Mumford is joined by Emma Ritch and Eilidh Dickson from Engender to talk about why women's equality must be at the heart of the Scottish Government response to the pandemic. Access a transcript of the podcast here. See links to all resources mentioned in Engender's rolling blog...
On The Engender Season 2
May 01, 2020 15:25 - 46 seconds - 1.04 MBOn the Engender is gearing up for its second season, ready to discuss feminist policy in Scotland. This season we'll also be bringing you shorter blasts of news about Covid-19 and women's equality in 'The Briefing'. Access a transcript of the advert here.
You'll Have Had Yer Feminism? Episode 5
May 01, 2020 11:27 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBYou’ll have had yer feminism? is a documentary podcast charting the history of Engender, and wider women’s movement in Scotland. Created by Amanda Stanley for Engender, it features interviews with women who have shaped feminism, fought for change, and inspired new generations. This final episode brings an end to Amanda's journey to find out more about the history of Engender, and sees her talking with Joan Irons, Brenna Jessie, Patrycja Kupiec, and Emma Ritch. It also features recording o...
You'll Have Had Your Feminism? Episode 4
April 30, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBYou’ll have had yer feminism? is a documentary podcast charting the history of Engender, and wider women’s movement in Scotland. Created by Amanda Stanley for Engender, it features interviews with women who have shaped feminism, fought for change, and inspired new generations. Episode four features conversations with Fatima and Susan at the Dundee International Women's Centre as well as activists Suki Wan and Shuwanna Aaron about their hopes for the next 25 years of feminism in Scotland. ...
You'll Have Had Yer Feminism? Episode 3
April 29, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBYou’ll have had yer feminism? is a documentary podcast charting the history of Engender, and wider women’s movement in Scotland. Created by Amanda Stanley for Engender, it features interviews with women who have shaped feminism , fought for change, and inspired new generations. In episode 3, Amanda takes a ferry to Dunoon to speak with Lorna Ahlquist about her work with rural women, and Engender's Alys Mumford chats to members of the Refugee Women's Strategy Group. We also hear from Talat...
You'll Have Had Yer Feminism? Episode 2
April 28, 2020 12:41 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBYou’ll have had yer feminism? is a documentary podcast charting the history of Engender, and wider women’s movement in Scotland. Created by Amanda Stanley for Engender, it features interviews with women who have shaped feminism , fought for change, and inspired new generations. Episode two sees Amanda speaking with Nicola Maksymuik at the Glasgow Women's Library about the importance of preserving women's history, and chatting to Fiona Forsyth, Petra Matthias, and Professor Angela O'Hagan....
You'll have had yer feminism? (Episode 1 Relaunch)
April 27, 2020 16:29 - 42 minutes - 59.4 MBYou’ll have had yer feminism? is a documentary podcast charting the history of Engender, and wider women’s movement in Scotland. Created by Amanda Stanley for Engender, it features interviews with women who have shaped feminism , fought for change, and inspired new generations. Episode one sees Amanda speaking with founder members of Engender about how the founding of the Scottish Parliament, the invisibility of women in public life, and everyday sexism led to women coming together to mak...
You'll have had yer feminism? Episode 1
August 29, 2019 16:36 - 42 minutes - 59.4 MBYou’ll have had yer feminism? is a documentary podcast charting the history of the women’s movement in Scotland. Created by Amanda Stanley for Engender, it features interviews with women who have shaped feminism , fought for change, and inspired new generations. Episode one sees Amanda speaking with founder members of Engender about how the founding of the Scottish Parliament, the invisibility of women in public life, and everyday sexism led to women coming together to make change.
You'll have had yer feminism? Advert
July 09, 2019 12:00 - 4 minutes - 5.53 MBYou’ll have had yer feminism? Is a documentary podcast charting the history of the women’s movement in Scotland. Created by Amanda Stanley for Engender, it features interviews with women who have shaped feminism , fought for change, and inspired new generations.
Scottish Women and the Vote Volume 5
April 10, 2019 12:56 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and...
Scottish Women and the Vote Volume 4
March 14, 2019 15:20 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and...
Scottish Women and the Vote Volume 3
March 04, 2019 16:17 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MB100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, a...
Scottish Women and the Vote Volume 2
February 18, 2019 15:51 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, a...
Scottish Women and the Vote Volume 1
February 04, 2019 12:31 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MB100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and...
Who makes the news?
December 28, 2018 15:06 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThis episode brings you highlights from day two of 'gendered representations in Scottish news' hosted by Gender Equal Media Scotland. The podcast features discussions on who makes the news - gender imbalance in the media, abuse faced by women working in the media, and exciting new models of media creation. It features contributions from: Doris Eikhof (University of Leicester) Deirdre O'Neill (Researcher on women and sports journalism) Libby Brooks (journalist at the Guardian) Claire...
Gendered Representations in Scottish News
October 12, 2018 09:37 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBThis month, On The Engender is bringing you some highlights from 'Gendered Representations in Scottish News', a conference hosted by Engender, Strathclyde University and others working on women's equality and the media. Sponsored by RSE, the conference brought together journalists, academics and campaigners to talk about how the media can be a tool for equality. This episode features: Professor Karen Boyle (University of Strathclyde) Fiona McKay (University of Strathclyde) Talat Y...
Gender Matters Online
August 27, 2018 10:43 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBIn the third episode of our On the Engender miniseries on gender and public space, we look at why the internet is a public space for women, and why gender matters online. Host Alys Mumford is joined by: Maxine Blane, Communications and Administration Assistant at Engender Naomi McAuliffe, Scotland Director at Amnesty International Emma Ritch, Executive Director at Engender Relevant resources mentioned in this podcast: Public Space - Engender's Gender Matters Roadmap Toxic Twitter: ...
Gender Matters in planning
August 07, 2018 09:44 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBIn this episode of On the Engender, we're talking about planning - how our towns, cities and public space should work for women's equality. Host Alys Mumford is joined by: Monica Lennon, MSP. Heather Claridge, Young Planner of the Year 2018 Emma Ritch, Executive Director at Engender Relevant resources mentioned in this podcast: Public Space - Engender's Gender Matters Roadmap Engender's Parliamentary Briefing on the Planning Bill Professor Clara Greed on the importance of glob...
Gender Matters in Public Transport
July 17, 2018 10:52 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this brand new episode of On the Engender, we take a deep dive into the importance of public transport as a gendered issue. Host Alys Mumford is joined by: Suzanne Motherwell, Evaluation Manager at Sustrans Emma Ritch, Executive Director at Engender Jill Wood, Policy Manager at Engender Relevant resources mentioned in this podcast: Public Space - Engender's Gender Matters Roadmap Rachel Aldred's website and blog Are We Nearly There Yet? Exploring Gender and Active Travel -...
The Gender Recognition Act and Women's Equality
June 25, 2018 12:03 - 54 minutes - 75 MBIn November 2017, the Scottish Government launched a review of the Gender Recognition Act (GRA). National women's equality organisations in Scotland support these changes, and this podcast is a chance to find out why. This episode sees Alys Mumford talking about the Gender Recognition Act with: Emma Ritch, Engender's Executive Director Becky Kaufmann, Justice Policy Officer at Scottish Trans Alliance Mridul Wadhwa, Training & Volunteer Co-ordinator at Rape Crisis Scotland Marsha ...
Why Gender Budgeting Matters
May 08, 2018 14:36 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBIf we're talking about why governments decide to do things and we're not talking about the money, then we're missing half the argument. In this episode, Alys Mumford talks about gender budgeting, and why it's such a vital part of the fight for women's equality, with: Angela O'Hagan, convener of the Scottish Women's Budget Group Emma Ritch, Engender's Executive Director Jill Wood, Engender's Policy Manager. During the podcast we mention the film 'Who's Counting' which can be accesse...
Women in Scotland's criminal justice system
April 04, 2018 14:14 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBScotland has one of the highest rates of imprisonment for women in Northern Europe. The average daily women’s prison population is approximately 400, with 315 sentenced women and 85 women on remand. In this episode, Alys Mumford explores issues around women in Scotland criminal justice system with Emma Trottier, Engender's Policy and Parliamentary Manager Anne Pinkman of the Prison Reform Trust Kim Long, a community worker who has worked with the project Vox Liminis Read Alys' blog a...
Making Work Visible
March 07, 2018 12:06 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBWomen's work is undervalued and unseen. In this episode, Alys Mumford explores the world of women's invisible work, with: Emma Ritch, Executive Director of Engender Catriona Kirkpatrick, Development Manager of Engender Professor Kirstein Rummery, Stirling University we also feature an interview with Fiona Collie of Carers Scotland. Find out more at makingworkvisible.engender.org.uk and help us make work visible by live tweeting your day on March 8th using the hashtag #MakingWorkVisib...
Closing the Gender Pay Gap
January 30, 2018 12:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBIn our first episode of 2018, we're investigating why the gender pay gap still exists, and how we can begin to close it. Host Alys Mumford is joined by: Anna Ritchie Allan, Executive Director at Close the Gap Lindsey Millen, Policy Manager at Close the Gap Emily Thomson, from the WiSE Research Centre at Glasgow Caledonian University If you'd like to find out more about the gender pay gap and the factors influencing it in Scotland, why not head along to Close the Gap's upcoming free day...
On the Engeder
January 24, 2018 11:42 - 2 minutes - 2.82 MBOn the Engender is back for 2018! Enjoy this new advert highlighting some of the topics we discussed last year. If you're not already, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on our new episodes this year. If you are subscribed, please tell your friends about On the Engender and share the feminist love.
On the Engender
January 24, 2018 11:42 - 2 minutes - 2.82 MBOn the Engender is back for 2018! Enjoy this new advert highlighting some of the topics we discussed last year. If you're not already, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on our new episodes this year. If you are subscribed, please tell your friends about On the Engender and share the feminist love.
Why are women always on trial?
December 18, 2017 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBContent note: This episode contains discussions of violence against women, including sexual assault. Our final episode of 2017 focuses on one of the most talked about issues of women's inequality this year. Using the #MeToo movement as a jumping off point, we explore violence against women, the use of sexual history evidence in Scottish courts, and where we go from here to ensure that the current focus on these issues creates tangible change for women. Host Alys Mumford chats with: Em...
Live: Women's Rights are Human Rights
November 27, 2017 11:30 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBContent note: This episode contains discussions of violence against women, including sexual assault. In our second ever live episode, join us at Engender's recent AGM at the Glasgow Women's Library for a panel on women's rights nationally and internationally, chaired by our Executive Director Emma Ritch and featuring the voices of: Sandy Brindley from the Scottish Women's Rights Centre Professor Nicole Busby Dr Rosalind Tyler-Greig from Inclusion Scotland If you're reading these show...
Women and poverty
October 16, 2017 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this episode, we're marking Challenge Poverty Week with our roundtable discussion featuring Carla McCormack of the Poverty Alliance, as well as Emma Ritch, Emma Trottier and Kate Nevens from Engender's policy team. Challenge Poverty Week is run by the Poverty Alliance and runs from the 15th - 21st October. You can see the full calendar of events taking place across Scotland here. There is not currently a transcript for this episode (but will be soon). You can find transcripts for our...
Live: Women in the Arts
October 02, 2017 15:20 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBIn this special episode, listen to a recording of our first live episode which took place at our Scotland's Feminist Future conference in September 2017. We were joined at the Glasgow Women's Library for a discussion on women in the arts in Scotland by a panel featuring: Ghizala Avan, actor who has appeared in films including Ken Loach's 'Ae Fond Kiss' Comedian Susan Morrison, who also treated us to a pre-recording comedy performance Janie Nicoll, visual artist and president of the Scot...
Gender Matters in Disability
September 01, 2017 12:48 - 32 minutes - 44 MBIn this episode, we mix up our usual format with a series of interviews with disabled women from disabled people's organisations and politics, featuring: Heather Fisken, Manger of Independent Living in Scotland Tressa Burke, Chief Executive at Glasgow Disability Alliance Pam Duncan-Glancy, Activist and Political Candidate You can read our new Gender Matters in Disability briefing, produced in conjunction with Inclusion Scotland, which looks at particular issues of concern to disabled w...
Our Bodies, Our Choice
July 24, 2017 11:56 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode, Alys chats about the need to decriminalise abortion in Scotland and stand in solidarity with women around the world with: Emma Ritch, Executive Director of Engender Emma Trottier, Policy Manager at Engender Naomi McAuliffe, Programme Director, Amnesty Scotland Read Engender's report on a Scottish approach to abortion here, and find out more about the Scottish-Irish Abortion Rights campaign here. There is not currently a transcript for this episode (but will be soon)...
Gender Matters in Social Security
June 26, 2017 12:09 - 34 minutes - 47 MBContent note: this episode contains discussion of rape, domestic abuse and coercive control. In this episode, Alys discusses Scotland's social security system including the abhorrent 'family cap' and so-called 'rape clause', with: Emma Ritch, Executive Director of Engender Emma Trottier, Policy Manager at Engender Marsha Scott, Chief Executive of Scottish Women's Aid Sandy Brindley, National Co-ordinator of Rape Crisis Scotland Read Engender's briefing on how Scotland's social sec...
Women's equal representation in Scottish politics (Part 2)
June 05, 2017 11:07 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBIn part two, Alys, Emma, Marsha, Talat, Caron, Lesley and Lee discuss the possible solutions to men's over-representation in Scottish politics. You can also hear Alys and Talat chatting about 'the Q word' and why quotas are a vital part of equal representation. If you haven't heard part one yet, you can find it here. There is not currently a transcript for this episode (but will be soon). You can find transcripts for our episodes from 2019 onwards. Produced by Amanda Stanley and Rhian...
Women's equal representation in Scottish politics (Part 1)
June 05, 2017 11:06 - 21 minutes - 30 MBIn the week of the snap general election, listen to this special 2-parter discussing women's representation in Scottish politics. In part one, Alys is joined by Emma Ritch, Marsha Scott, Talat Yaqoob, Caron Lindsay, Lesley Orr and Lee Chalmers to discuss some of the barriers to equal representation. we'll also hear from some of the participants attending the What Women Want workshops held in the run up to the general election. There is not currently a transcript for this episode (but will...
Introducing On The Engender
May 29, 2017 19:48 - 3 minutes - 4.52 MBHere's something to whet your appetite for On The Engender, Scotland's feminist policy podcast. Featuring: Adele Patrick, Glasgow Women's Library Sue Kelly, Inclusion Scotland Liz Ely, Zero Tolerance Talat Yaqoob, Equate Scotland Anna Ritchie Allan, Close the Gap Fiona Collie, Carers Scotland Produced by: Amanda Stanley and Rhiannon Walsh, for Engender. Jingle by: Bossy Love