We Are Feminists

Staff and students from the University's School of English discuss feminist perspectives on literature and society at large, and what this means to them.

Andy Smith explains how reliant he is on the feminist critique is for understanding gothic literature.

Jamie Lepiorz talks about his belief in equality for all

Cathy Shrank discusses how even in the light of legislation, discrimination is still deeply culturally embedded.

Claire Roper talks about how studying at University has reinforced her position as a feminist.

Adam James Smith talk about the impact of feminism in understanding eighteenth century literature.

Amber Regis discusses how significant the role of feminism has been in expanding the canon of life writing texts and otherwise marginalised forms of literature

Saffron Rain discusses how in the current day, feminism is accepted but not fully acknowledged and acted upon.

Marcus Nevitt reminds us that the age old divide of unequal payments for men and women in the workplace are still with us.

John Miller discusses how he sees the feminist critique as having played a crucial role in challenging the view of the "natural", and its broader implications.

Bob McKay talks about feminism in terms of conduct and actions, and the unequal distribution of power in social relations.

Emma Moore talks about the importance of feminism and gender on her studies of the use of language and people's social identity.

Lizzy Jewell talks about her concerns over women's safety

Jane Hodson discusses her research looking at the work of Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the earliest feminist writers, and also as her role as a mother of two daughters.

Emily Geoghegan discusses the dangers of sexist "jokes" or "banter" amongst her peer groups of student colleagues.

Dave Forrest talks about the impact of his upbringing on his views about what were considered stereotypical gender roles in family life.

Jonathan Ellis talks about the impact of feminism on his work studying American literature

Katherine Ebury discusses how she brings a feminist critique to her work on modern male authors such as James Joyce

Joe Bray talks about feminism impacts on his research, which looks at negating stereotypical differences between male and female authors and readers.

Janine Bradbury discusses her thoughts on black feminism, and how racism and class issues are also considrered

Fabienne Collignon discusses how feminism challenges assumed natural gender categories