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Anuario de Derechos Humanos, Jun 4, 2013
Teorizando el cambio. La historia y desarrollo de una Europa queer 1 Theorising Change; the histo... more Teorizando el cambio. La historia y desarrollo de una Europa queer 1 Theorising Change; the history and development of Queer Europe (for English Version see p.28
Respect and Equality, 2012
Representing Health, 2005
Respect and Equality, 2012
Respect and Equality, 2012
Respect and Equality, 2012
Respect and Equality, 2012
S 'I think that this Factsheet is a must read for all College Equality Managers. It is a comprehe... more S 'I think that this Factsheet is a must read for all College Equality Managers. It is a comprehensive document that clearly sets out equality legislation in simple terms and offers valuable advice and guidance supported with helpful examples. I feel happy that I now have the knowledge to ensure that our College provides best practice when supporting our learners and staff through this transitional process.
Research on caste in Britain 1.5 Methodology 1.6 Scope of the report 1.7 Guide to the report 2. C... more Research on caste in Britain 1.5 Methodology 1.6 Scope of the report 1.7 Guide to the report 2. Caste in British law 2.1 Key feature and principles of British discrimination law 2.2 Equality Act: race, ethnic origins and caste 2.3 Equality Act: religion or belief and caste 2.4 Existing caselaw relevant to caste 2.5 Equality Act: exceptions and caste 2.6 The Public Sector Equality Duty and caste 2.7 Conclusion 3. Caste in international law and other jurisdictions 3.1 Introduction 3.2 International human rights law and 'descent' 3.3 Caste in the legal jurisdictions of other States 3.4 Caste and India 3.5 Relevance of international examples 3.6 Conclusion 4. Conclusion 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The legal formulation of caste as an aspect of race 4.3 The definition of caste 4.4 Future work References i In researching and writing the 'Caste in Britain' socio-legal review report we have been very fortunate to benefit from the expertise, advice, and support of many people. On behalf of the project team, we acknowledge support from our Advisory Group, particularly from Professor Eleanor Nesbitt (University of Warwick), Dr Sushrut Jadhav (University College London) and Professor C. Ram-Prasad (University of Lancaster). We thank Professor Aileen McColgan (King's College London and Matrix Chambers) for closely reading and commenting on the report and Dr Tarunabh Khaitan (University of Oxford) for helping to clarify key issues in its final stages. We also thank Professor McColgan and Colm O'Cinneide (University College London) for their generosity in meeting with us to discuss caste in the context of British discrimination law. This report was enriched by the contributions made by experts and stakeholders, through written statements and at the experts' seminar and stakeholders' workshop.
The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 2016
We find that only 17% of FTSE 100 company websites refer directly to transgender ('trans') indivi... more We find that only 17% of FTSE 100 company websites refer directly to transgender ('trans') individuals, illustrating the extent to which trans voices are unheard in the workplace. We propose that these voices are missing for a number of reasons: voluntary silence to protect oneself from adverse circumstances; the subsumption of trans voices within the larger 'LGBT' community; assimilation, wherein many trans voices become affiliated with those of their post-transition gender; multiple trans voices arising from diversity within the transgender community; and limited access to voice mechanisms for transgender employees. We identify the negative implications of being unheard for individual trans employees, for organizational outcomes, and for business and management scholarship, and propose ways in which organizations can listen more carefully to trans voices. Finally, we introduce an agenda for future research that tests the applicability of the theoretical framework of invisible stigma disclosure to transgender individuals, and calls for new theoretical and empirical developments to identify HRM challenges and best practices for respecting trans employees and their choices to remain silent or be heard.
Lancet (London, England), Jan 16, 2016
In this paper we examine the social and legal conditions in which many transgender people (often ... more In this paper we examine the social and legal conditions in which many transgender people (often called trans people) live, and the medical perspectives that frame the provision of health care for transgender people across much of the world. Modern research shows much higher numbers of transgender people than were apparent in earlier clinic-based studies, as well as biological factors associated with gender incongruence. We examine research showing that many transgender people live on the margins of society, facing stigma, discrimination, exclusion, violence, and poor health. They often experience difficulties accessing appropriate health care, whether specific to their gender needs or more general in nature. Some governments are taking steps to address human rights issues and provide better legal protection for transgender people, but this action is by no means universal. The mental illness perspective that currently frames health-care provision for transgender people across much o...
Deakin Law Review, 2004
Aging is a universal normalizing process. No gender identity, no body form, no sex/sexuality is n... more Aging is a universal normalizing process. No gender identity, no body form, no sex/sexuality is necessarily fixed in time and none of these facets of the human spirit are invulnerable to the ongoing processes of aging. Aging unites us in a way that no other process can. It is universal and inevitable. The emergence of a vocal population of transgender individuals of all ages mandates that we address the problems of aging in this population. The combined stigma of being elderly and transgender can serve as a strong traumatizing force in the lives of such individuals. In this paper, we focus on the interaction of aging, non-normative body forms and identities, and the Law.
Anuario de Derechos Humanos, 2013
Teorizando el cambio. La historia y desarrollo de una Europa queer 1 Theorising Change; the histo... more Teorizando el cambio. La historia y desarrollo de una Europa queer 1 Theorising Change; the history and development of Queer Europe (for English Version see p.28
Sociology, 2001
Cassell Wellington House, 125 Strand, London WC2R OBB 370 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017-65... more Cassell Wellington House, 125 Strand, London WC2R OBB 370 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017-6550 First published 1999 © Kate More, Stephen Whittle and the contributors 1999 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in ...
Practice, 2003
We live in an increasingly multi-sexed and gendered society. Social work professionals often are ... more We live in an increasingly multi-sexed and gendered society. Social work professionals often are well informed about cultural sensitivities in relation to race, ethnicity and sexual orientation. But is the same true of concepts of sex and gender diversity and the social sensitivities that are involved here? Do social care professionals have the appropriate policies and skills to manage the needs of differently sexed and gendered people? This paper outlines the social emergence of the transgender community, signalling to social care practitioners a need to review existing practices and policies to ensure they are addressing the needs of this diverse community. Attention is drawn to particular difficulties 'trans' people have experienced when drawn into the social care arena. The paper suggests points of reference for reflexive practice that may support practitioners working with this diverse group of people and who are interested in emancipatory practice.
Anuario de Derechos Humanos, Jun 4, 2013
Teorizando el cambio. La historia y desarrollo de una Europa queer 1 Theorising Change; the histo... more Teorizando el cambio. La historia y desarrollo de una Europa queer 1 Theorising Change; the history and development of Queer Europe (for English Version see p.28
Respect and Equality, 2012
Representing Health, 2005
Respect and Equality, 2012
Respect and Equality, 2012
Respect and Equality, 2012
Respect and Equality, 2012
S 'I think that this Factsheet is a must read for all College Equality Managers. It is a comprehe... more S 'I think that this Factsheet is a must read for all College Equality Managers. It is a comprehensive document that clearly sets out equality legislation in simple terms and offers valuable advice and guidance supported with helpful examples. I feel happy that I now have the knowledge to ensure that our College provides best practice when supporting our learners and staff through this transitional process.
Research on caste in Britain 1.5 Methodology 1.6 Scope of the report 1.7 Guide to the report 2. C... more Research on caste in Britain 1.5 Methodology 1.6 Scope of the report 1.7 Guide to the report 2. Caste in British law 2.1 Key feature and principles of British discrimination law 2.2 Equality Act: race, ethnic origins and caste 2.3 Equality Act: religion or belief and caste 2.4 Existing caselaw relevant to caste 2.5 Equality Act: exceptions and caste 2.6 The Public Sector Equality Duty and caste 2.7 Conclusion 3. Caste in international law and other jurisdictions 3.1 Introduction 3.2 International human rights law and 'descent' 3.3 Caste in the legal jurisdictions of other States 3.4 Caste and India 3.5 Relevance of international examples 3.6 Conclusion 4. Conclusion 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The legal formulation of caste as an aspect of race 4.3 The definition of caste 4.4 Future work References i In researching and writing the 'Caste in Britain' socio-legal review report we have been very fortunate to benefit from the expertise, advice, and support of many people. On behalf of the project team, we acknowledge support from our Advisory Group, particularly from Professor Eleanor Nesbitt (University of Warwick), Dr Sushrut Jadhav (University College London) and Professor C. Ram-Prasad (University of Lancaster). We thank Professor Aileen McColgan (King's College London and Matrix Chambers) for closely reading and commenting on the report and Dr Tarunabh Khaitan (University of Oxford) for helping to clarify key issues in its final stages. We also thank Professor McColgan and Colm O'Cinneide (University College London) for their generosity in meeting with us to discuss caste in the context of British discrimination law. This report was enriched by the contributions made by experts and stakeholders, through written statements and at the experts' seminar and stakeholders' workshop.
The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 2016
We find that only 17% of FTSE 100 company websites refer directly to transgender ('trans') indivi... more We find that only 17% of FTSE 100 company websites refer directly to transgender ('trans') individuals, illustrating the extent to which trans voices are unheard in the workplace. We propose that these voices are missing for a number of reasons: voluntary silence to protect oneself from adverse circumstances; the subsumption of trans voices within the larger 'LGBT' community; assimilation, wherein many trans voices become affiliated with those of their post-transition gender; multiple trans voices arising from diversity within the transgender community; and limited access to voice mechanisms for transgender employees. We identify the negative implications of being unheard for individual trans employees, for organizational outcomes, and for business and management scholarship, and propose ways in which organizations can listen more carefully to trans voices. Finally, we introduce an agenda for future research that tests the applicability of the theoretical framework of invisible stigma disclosure to transgender individuals, and calls for new theoretical and empirical developments to identify HRM challenges and best practices for respecting trans employees and their choices to remain silent or be heard.
Lancet (London, England), Jan 16, 2016
In this paper we examine the social and legal conditions in which many transgender people (often ... more In this paper we examine the social and legal conditions in which many transgender people (often called trans people) live, and the medical perspectives that frame the provision of health care for transgender people across much of the world. Modern research shows much higher numbers of transgender people than were apparent in earlier clinic-based studies, as well as biological factors associated with gender incongruence. We examine research showing that many transgender people live on the margins of society, facing stigma, discrimination, exclusion, violence, and poor health. They often experience difficulties accessing appropriate health care, whether specific to their gender needs or more general in nature. Some governments are taking steps to address human rights issues and provide better legal protection for transgender people, but this action is by no means universal. The mental illness perspective that currently frames health-care provision for transgender people across much o...
Deakin Law Review, 2004
Aging is a universal normalizing process. No gender identity, no body form, no sex/sexuality is n... more Aging is a universal normalizing process. No gender identity, no body form, no sex/sexuality is necessarily fixed in time and none of these facets of the human spirit are invulnerable to the ongoing processes of aging. Aging unites us in a way that no other process can. It is universal and inevitable. The emergence of a vocal population of transgender individuals of all ages mandates that we address the problems of aging in this population. The combined stigma of being elderly and transgender can serve as a strong traumatizing force in the lives of such individuals. In this paper, we focus on the interaction of aging, non-normative body forms and identities, and the Law.
Anuario de Derechos Humanos, 2013
Teorizando el cambio. La historia y desarrollo de una Europa queer 1 Theorising Change; the histo... more Teorizando el cambio. La historia y desarrollo de una Europa queer 1 Theorising Change; the history and development of Queer Europe (for English Version see p.28
Sociology, 2001
Cassell Wellington House, 125 Strand, London WC2R OBB 370 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017-65... more Cassell Wellington House, 125 Strand, London WC2R OBB 370 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017-6550 First published 1999 © Kate More, Stephen Whittle and the contributors 1999 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in ...
Practice, 2003
We live in an increasingly multi-sexed and gendered society. Social work professionals often are ... more We live in an increasingly multi-sexed and gendered society. Social work professionals often are well informed about cultural sensitivities in relation to race, ethnicity and sexual orientation. But is the same true of concepts of sex and gender diversity and the social sensitivities that are involved here? Do social care professionals have the appropriate policies and skills to manage the needs of differently sexed and gendered people? This paper outlines the social emergence of the transgender community, signalling to social care practitioners a need to review existing practices and policies to ensure they are addressing the needs of this diverse community. Attention is drawn to particular difficulties 'trans' people have experienced when drawn into the social care arena. The paper suggests points of reference for reflexive practice that may support practitioners working with this diverse group of people and who are interested in emancipatory practice.