The rise of misogyny

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In partnership with the University of Edinburgh

Misogynistic thinking and behaviours are fuelling an epidemic of violence against women and girls: from the sexual harassment and violence experienced by rising numbers of school pupils and teachers, to coercive control, domestic violence, and daily micro aggressions women experience merely walking down the street. What are our political, legal and societal leaders doing to tackle this gender-based abuse and who is protecting women and girls? 

Panellists: 

Dr Daniel Guinness is co-founder and managing director with Beyond Equality , an organisation that gives men and boys opportunities to rethink masculinities to find their roles and relationships in a more equitable, safe and inclusive future. Dan is an educator, researcher and speaker, who is passionate about equipping men with the awareness and skills to play their part in a better future.

Dr Leah McCabe is a lecturer in British Politics at the University of Edinburgh. Her research examines how Scotland’s violence against women and girls' policies have evolved since devolution, taking an intersectional lens to explore which survivors are represented. Leah has also written about the UK’s policy response to domestic abuse during Covid-19.

Katie Horsburgh works at Zero Tolerance to end men’s violence against women and girls by tackling the root cause – gender inequality. She influences education, equality and human rights policy; and supports frontline workers to embed gender equality. Katie’s work has recently focused on the manosphere and protecting children from extreme misogyny.