Looking the part

Throughout history, clothes have been a powerful part of our identity. Taking place this Friday, a symposium called Appearances of Gender - open to all and free of charge - will bring together some of the country's leading commentators on dress for a debate about fashion and faith, culture and gender.

Confronting homophobia in South Africa

Cambridge academic Dr Andrew Tucker champions a direct approach to challenging the homophobia that destroys so many lives in South Africa. He has helped to set up a hard-hitting healthcare campaign that encourages a radical change in attitudes within the country's most deprived communities.

Gender's many faces

New funding and a generous bequest are helping researchers in Cambridge to explore the complexities of how gender works in the world.

All things being equal

UK law is different for men and women on issues such as maternity or paternity leave. Dr. Jude Browne's research asks about whether our gender roles are being prescribed for us, and what needs to change in the interests of a more balanced and fair society.

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