The Fawcett Society

Small but mighty steps to tackle gender stereotypes

It's one year since we published our ground-breaking, Unlimited Potential: Report of the Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood. To mark the anniversary, we reflect on our work to date, celebrate the steps that have been taken and plans to keep pushing this vital work forward. Read more
Smashing Stereotypes in Advertising Guidelines

Smashing Stereotypes in Advertising is a new guide published by The Fawcett Society and LIONS. It draws on landmark research by The Fawcett Society’s Commission for Gender Stereotypes, ‘Unlimited Potential’, and supports advertising, marketing and communications practitioners who want to actively challenge gender stereotypes throughout the creative process. Read more
Menopause in the Workplace: Impact on Women in Financial Services report

The Fawcett Society, working with Standard Chartered Bank and the Financial Services Skills Commission, publishes new report on women's experiences of menopause in the financial services sector. Read more
Tackling sexual harassment in the workplace: recommendations for employers

Our review of the current research identifies five key requirements to create a workplace that does not tolerate sexual harassment: culture; policy; training; reporting mechanisms; and the way employers respond to reports. Read more

The Fawcett Society and LIONS release new guide aimed at smashing gender stereotypes in children’s advertising

Today a new guide - Smashing Stereotypes in Advertising - has been published by LIONS and The Fawcett Society, the UK's leading charity campaigning for gender equality and women's rights. The Smashing Stereotypes in Advertising Guide, which draws on landmark research by The Fawcett Society’s Commission for Gender Stereotypes, entitled ‘Unlimited Potential’, supports industry practitioners who want to actively challenge gender stereotypes throughout the creative process. Read more

Small but mighty steps to tackle gender stereotypes

It's one year since we published our ground-breaking, Unlimited Potential: Report of the Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood. To mark the anniversary, we reflect on our work to date, celebrate the steps that have been taken and plans to keep pushing this vital work forward. Read more
Why Women's Representation Matters

Have you ever been asked - why is women's representation important? Our Interim CEO, Felicia Willow has and in this blog, she explains why equal representation is vital for a functioning and effective democracy. Read more