Right to Equality Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:47:47 +0100 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954001 en-us © 2026 Right to Equality yes 9c0ca545-2db8-5597-8e3a-8d166abe8ea2 info@righttoequality.org Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman info@righttoequality.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rgh48ecqfu63cmj480635307t4xf?.jpg Right to Equality https://www.buzzsprout.com/1954001 Why Children Are Removed After Abuse Disclosures (And What Needs to Change): Reshare from The Heartbreak to Happiness Podcast Why Children Are Removed After Abuse Disclosures (And What Needs to Change): Reshare from The Heartbreak to Happiness Podcast This is the second in a two-part series, produced in partnership with Sara Davison, The Divorce Coach, where we look into the shocking subject of child removal in private family proceedings in England and Wales.  

This second episode, Why Children Are Removed After Abuse Disclosures (And What Needs to Change), dives deeper into how cases of child removal have arisen in our family justice system and the impact of experts in these cases. 

Sara is joined by Dr Adrienne Barnett, co-director of Right to Equality and Reader in Law at Brunel University of London and Natalie Page, Right to Equality ambassador and Director of Survivor Family Network and author of the new book “The System is the Weapon” which is available now worldwide.

To learn more about the work of Right to Equality and read reporting from the family courts visit: www.righttoequality.org  

]]> This is the second in a two-part series, produced in partnership with Sara Davison, The Divorce Coach, where we look into the shocking subject of child removal in private family proceedings in England and Wales.  

This second episode, Why Children Are Removed After Abuse Disclosures (And What Needs to Change), dives deeper into how cases of child removal have arisen in our family justice system and the impact of experts in these cases. 

Sara is joined by Dr Adrienne Barnett, co-director of Right to Equality and Reader in Law at Brunel University of London and Natalie Page, Right to Equality ambassador and Director of Survivor Family Network and author of the new book “The System is the Weapon” which is available now worldwide.

To learn more about the work of Right to Equality and read reporting from the family courts visit: www.righttoequality.org  

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-19397311 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100 2665 full false When Children are Taken from Loving Parents After Abuse Disclosures (What’s Really Happening): Reshare from The Heartbreak to Happiness Podcast When Children are Taken from Loving Parents After Abuse Disclosures (What’s Really Happening): Reshare from The Heartbreak to Happiness Podcast This is the first in a two-part series, produced in partnership with Sara Davison, The Divorce Coach, where we look into the shocking subject of child removal in private family proceedings in England and Wales. 

Sara is joined by three impressive guests:

Dr Charlotte Proudman, women’s rights barrister, Founder of Right to Equality, and author of the book “He Said, She Said” recalls how she represented a 15 year old girl we call “Florence”. Charlotte talks about Florence’s remarkable courage in independently fighting to return to her mum in the High Court, after she was removed from her aged 10. “He Said, She Said” is out now in paperback. You can read more about Florence’s case in an article by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism here.

Professor Jo Delahunty KC is a leading silk in both public and private law cases. She was the winner of 2025 Family silk of the year for skills. She is also an author of two recent books, “We Set the Bar” and “Domestic Abuse and the Family Justice System”. Jo tells us about a recent groundbreaking case Re: Y (Experts and Alienating Behaviour: The Modern Approach) where she represented a 15 year old boy as he put forward his case to return to his mother, before the most senior family judge in England and Wales. 

The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Claire Waxman OBE, also joins Sara’s panel of guests to share how she came to learn about the phenomena of child removal and the role that unregulated experts have to play in these removals. She shares her personal experience and work in uncovering the harmful practices of experts and her hopes for imminent change. 

To learn more about the work of Right to Equality and read reporting from the family courts visit: www.righttoequality.org 

]]> This is the first in a two-part series, produced in partnership with Sara Davison, The Divorce Coach, where we look into the shocking subject of child removal in private family proceedings in England and Wales. 

Sara is joined by three impressive guests:

Dr Charlotte Proudman, women’s rights barrister, Founder of Right to Equality, and author of the book “He Said, She Said” recalls how she represented a 15 year old girl we call “Florence”. Charlotte talks about Florence’s remarkable courage in independently fighting to return to her mum in the High Court, after she was removed from her aged 10. “He Said, She Said” is out now in paperback. You can read more about Florence’s case in an article by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism here.

Professor Jo Delahunty KC is a leading silk in both public and private law cases. She was the winner of 2025 Family silk of the year for skills. She is also an author of two recent books, “We Set the Bar” and “Domestic Abuse and the Family Justice System”. Jo tells us about a recent groundbreaking case Re: Y (Experts and Alienating Behaviour: The Modern Approach) where she represented a 15 year old boy as he put forward his case to return to his mother, before the most senior family judge in England and Wales. 

The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Claire Waxman OBE, also joins Sara’s panel of guests to share how she came to learn about the phenomena of child removal and the role that unregulated experts have to play in these removals. She shares her personal experience and work in uncovering the harmful practices of experts and her hopes for imminent change. 

To learn more about the work of Right to Equality and read reporting from the family courts visit: www.righttoequality.org 

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-19354618 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100 3303 full false Special Episode: Take the Stand & Open Justice for All—The Power of Being Heard Special Episode: Take the Stand & Open Justice for All—The Power of Being Heard Lucy sits down with Charlotte and Juliana to talk about their podcast and critical work in the fight for survivor justice. Charlotte explains how survivors are routinely charged thousands of pounds to obtain their own court transcripts—a deeply unjust barrier to healing, accountability, and justice. Juliana shares insights from survivors whose words were never spoken in court (this episode contains a portion of her own statement), and how reading their victim impact statements (VIS) on Take the Stand has helped reclaim their voice.

We dive into the emotional, legal, and societal implications of denying survivors access to their own stories.

Urgent Action Needed:
The transcript access pilot ends 28 May. Without intervention, survivors will once again be mired in bureaucracy and cost. Write to your MP today to demand an extension and permanent change. Visit www.openjusticeforall.com to learn how.

https://www.openjusticeforall.com/show-your-support

About Take the Stand:
Take the Stand is a platform where survivors read their statements aloud, often for the first time, and reflect on the courtroom journey and what came after. Donate, share, and help them continue amplifying survivor voices.

Follow Open Justice for All:
Website: www.openjusticeforall.com
Instagram: @openjusticeforall
Twitter/X: @OpenJustice4All

]]> Lucy sits down with Charlotte and Juliana to talk about their podcast and critical work in the fight for survivor justice. Charlotte explains how survivors are routinely charged thousands of pounds to obtain their own court transcripts—a deeply unjust barrier to healing, accountability, and justice. Juliana shares insights from survivors whose words were never spoken in court (this episode contains a portion of her own statement), and how reading their victim impact statements (VIS) on Take the Stand has helped reclaim their voice.

We dive into the emotional, legal, and societal implications of denying survivors access to their own stories.

Urgent Action Needed:
The transcript access pilot ends 28 May. Without intervention, survivors will once again be mired in bureaucracy and cost. Write to your MP today to demand an extension and permanent change. Visit www.openjusticeforall.com to learn how.

https://www.openjusticeforall.com/show-your-support

About Take the Stand:
Take the Stand is a platform where survivors read their statements aloud, often for the first time, and reflect on the courtroom journey and what came after. Donate, share, and help them continue amplifying survivor voices.

Follow Open Justice for All:
Website: www.openjusticeforall.com
Instagram: @openjusticeforall
Twitter/X: @OpenJustice4All

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-17206252 Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100 2142 full true Bringing [Dis]ability to the Bar with Konstantina Nouka Bringing [Dis]ability to the Bar with Konstantina Nouka In this episode, Lucy Hayton is joined by Konstantina Nouka, a pupil barrister at Nexus Chambers and the Chair and Founder of Bringing [Dis]ability to the Bar—an organisation led by and for disabled aspiring barristers. Through education, research, mentorship, and advocacy, the initiative works to make the Bar more accessible and inclusive. Lucy and Konstantina discuss common misconceptions about disability, the importance of advocating for marginalised clients, and practical ways to improve accessibility within the legal profession and the courtroom.

]]> In this episode, Lucy Hayton is joined by Konstantina Nouka, a pupil barrister at Nexus Chambers and the Chair and Founder of Bringing [Dis]ability to the Bar—an organisation led by and for disabled aspiring barristers. Through education, research, mentorship, and advocacy, the initiative works to make the Bar more accessible and inclusive. Lucy and Konstantina discuss common misconceptions about disability, the importance of advocating for marginalised clients, and practical ways to improve accessibility within the legal profession and the courtroom.

]]> Buzzsprout-17162346 Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1821 full false Special Episode: Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors in Family Court Special Episode: Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors in Family Court In this episode, Lucy Hayton is joined by Amy Finnimore, a domestic abuse advocate, and Cathryn Blyth from Voices Charity in Bath. Together, they share the story behind the creation of a groundbreaking Domestic Abuse Advisory Board, developed in partnership with the Bristol Family Justice Board. This unique collaboration aims to transform how family courts respond to domestic abuse. Amy and Cathryn discuss the development of a new court guide designed to help survivors navigate the legal system with greater clarity and confidence. They also explore the challenges survivors face in family court and the urgent need to minimise retraumatisation throughout the legal process.

]]> In this episode, Lucy Hayton is joined by Amy Finnimore, a domestic abuse advocate, and Cathryn Blyth from Voices Charity in Bath. Together, they share the story behind the creation of a groundbreaking Domestic Abuse Advisory Board, developed in partnership with the Bristol Family Justice Board. This unique collaboration aims to transform how family courts respond to domestic abuse. Amy and Cathryn discuss the development of a new court guide designed to help survivors navigate the legal system with greater clarity and confidence. They also explore the challenges survivors face in family court and the urgent need to minimise retraumatisation throughout the legal process.

]]> Buzzsprout-17110204 Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100 1595 full false Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Safe Accommodation with Lisa Hilder Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Safe Accommodation with Lisa Hilder In episode 8 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses providing safe accommodation for women with Lisa Hilder MBE,  the founder, treasurer and current Trustee of Preston Road Women’s Centre and Affordable Justice based in Hull. She also co-designed the Social and Sustainable Housing Fund and is a senior strategic leader in the NHS. They discuss how Lisa developed a portfolio of safe accomodation for women fleeing gender-based abuse, created a social enterprise based model for affordable justice and established financial independence from grant funders and contracts. 



]]> In episode 8 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses providing safe accommodation for women with Lisa Hilder MBE,  the founder, treasurer and current Trustee of Preston Road Women’s Centre and Affordable Justice based in Hull. She also co-designed the Social and Sustainable Housing Fund and is a senior strategic leader in the NHS. They discuss how Lisa developed a portfolio of safe accomodation for women fleeing gender-based abuse, created a social enterprise based model for affordable justice and established financial independence from grant funders and contracts. 



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-16830687 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 2347 2 8 full false Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Holistic Services and International Perspectives with Yasmin Rehman Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Holistic Services and International Perspectives with Yasmin Rehman
In episode 7 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses offering holistic services to victims of gender-based violence with Yasmin Rehman, the CEO at Juno Women’s Aid in Nottingham. Yasmin has worked for more than 30 years predominantly on violence against women and girls, race, faith and gender, and human rights. She co-edited a book, Moving in the Shadows: Violence in the Lives of Minority Women and Children and is working on a second examining polygamous and temporary marriage and is an expert on abuse, honour-based abuse, forced marriage and polygamy. They discuss moving away from a risk-based approach, starting a pet foster support service, international perspectives of feminism and abuse in religious settings. 

]]>
In episode 7 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses offering holistic services to victims of gender-based violence with Yasmin Rehman, the CEO at Juno Women’s Aid in Nottingham. Yasmin has worked for more than 30 years predominantly on violence against women and girls, race, faith and gender, and human rights. She co-edited a book, Moving in the Shadows: Violence in the Lives of Minority Women and Children and is working on a second examining polygamous and temporary marriage and is an expert on abuse, honour-based abuse, forced marriage and polygamy. They discuss moving away from a risk-based approach, starting a pet foster support service, international perspectives of feminism and abuse in religious settings. 

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-16791296 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 1794 2 7 full true Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Lived Experience with Lisa Ward Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Lived Experience with Lisa Ward In episode 6 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses lived experience with Lisa Ward, the Lived Experience Involvement Consultant to the Violence, Abuse and Mental Health Network based at King’s College, London. They discuss the significance of language and terminology in this sector, the origins of feminist counseling and the early rape crisis centres, campaigning for street lighting for women to feel safer, and her journey as an “accidental feminist”. 



]]> In episode 6 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses lived experience with Lisa Ward, the Lived Experience Involvement Consultant to the Violence, Abuse and Mental Health Network based at King’s College, London. They discuss the significance of language and terminology in this sector, the origins of feminist counseling and the early rape crisis centres, campaigning for street lighting for women to feel safer, and her journey as an “accidental feminist”. 



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-16750856 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 2359 2 6 full true Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Intersectionality with Benaifer Bhandari Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Intersectionality with Benaifer Bhandari In episode 5 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses intersectional feminism with Benaifer Bhandari. She is the CEO at the Hopscotch Women’s Centre, which provides support services for Asian women and other minority women and their families on a wide range of issues including domestic violence, training, employment, housing, and welfare benefits. She also chairs Voluntary Action Camden and Camden and Islington's Trauma Informed Network and is a trustee of Global Generation, Naz and Matt Foundation, and an active trustee of Camden’s consortium of community centres. They discuss Hopscotch Women's Centre's response to refugees arriving from Afghanistan, new approaches to working with boys and young men, and building trust in local communities.



]]> In episode 5 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses intersectional feminism with Benaifer Bhandari. She is the CEO at the Hopscotch Women’s Centre, which provides support services for Asian women and other minority women and their families on a wide range of issues including domestic violence, training, employment, housing, and welfare benefits. She also chairs Voluntary Action Camden and Camden and Islington's Trauma Informed Network and is a trustee of Global Generation, Naz and Matt Foundation, and an active trustee of Camden’s consortium of community centres. They discuss Hopscotch Women's Centre's response to refugees arriving from Afghanistan, new approaches to working with boys and young men, and building trust in local communities.



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-16696210 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2036 full false Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Public Sexual Harassment with Dr Fiona Vera-Gray Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Public Sexual Harassment with Dr Fiona Vera-Gray In episode 4 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses sexual offences with Dr Fiona Vera-Gray from the Child and Women Abuse Studies Unit at London Metropolitan University. Fiona is an internationally renowned expert on public sexual harassment and sexual offending. She is the author of several books, including Men’s Intrusion, Women’s Embodiment: A critical analysis of street harassment (2017) and The Right Amount of Panic: How women trade freedom for safety (2018) and Women on Porn (2024). She has also been part of the Home Office-funded Operation Soteria, which is transforming rape and serious sexual offence (RASSO) investigations for the better. Lucy and Fiona discuss the growing concern around public sexual harassment, understanding of consent, and Fiona’s transition from the front line in Rape Crisis Centres into academia. 



]]> In episode 4 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses sexual offences with Dr Fiona Vera-Gray from the Child and Women Abuse Studies Unit at London Metropolitan University. Fiona is an internationally renowned expert on public sexual harassment and sexual offending. She is the author of several books, including Men’s Intrusion, Women’s Embodiment: A critical analysis of street harassment (2017) and The Right Amount of Panic: How women trade freedom for safety (2018) and Women on Porn (2024). She has also been part of the Home Office-funded Operation Soteria, which is transforming rape and serious sexual offence (RASSO) investigations for the better. Lucy and Fiona discuss the growing concern around public sexual harassment, understanding of consent, and Fiona’s transition from the front line in Rape Crisis Centres into academia. 



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-16652416 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 2237 full false Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Women in Refuge with Angie Herrera Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Women in Refuge with Angie Herrera In episode 3 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses the complexities of supporting migrant and minoritised women with Angie Herrera from Latin American Women Aid. LAWA is the only organisation that offers refuges in Europe and in the UK “by and for” Latin American women and children fleeing gender-based violence. Angie and Lucy discuss the barriers facing migrant women, LAWA's precedent-setting court case and protecting women and children in refuge from court-ordered contact with an abuser. 



]]> In episode 3 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses the complexities of supporting migrant and minoritised women with Angie Herrera from Latin American Women Aid. LAWA is the only organisation that offers refuges in Europe and in the UK “by and for” Latin American women and children fleeing gender-based violence. Angie and Lucy discuss the barriers facing migrant women, LAWA's precedent-setting court case and protecting women and children in refuge from court-ordered contact with an abuser. 



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-16615481 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 2335 2 3 full true Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Child Sexual Abuse with Luci Coffey Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Child Sexual Abuse with Luci Coffey In episode 2 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses failures in family law with Luci Coffey from We Stand, an organisation that supports families affected by child sexual abuse. Luci has worked in the sector for 14 years and provides qualified pro-bono family law advice. Luci and Lucy discuss gender inequality in family courts, including how child victims are not believed, sex offenders are given access to children, and protective parents are punished by a patriarchal legal system. 

If you have been affected by child sexual abuse and need support, please visit https://westand.org.uk/



]]> In episode 2 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses failures in family law with Luci Coffey from We Stand, an organisation that supports families affected by child sexual abuse. Luci has worked in the sector for 14 years and provides qualified pro-bono family law advice. Luci and Lucy discuss gender inequality in family courts, including how child victims are not believed, sex offenders are given access to children, and protective parents are punished by a patriarchal legal system. 

If you have been affected by child sexual abuse and need support, please visit https://westand.org.uk/



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-16575738 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 2146 2 2 full true Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Legal Reform with Nogah Ofer Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Legal Reform with Nogah Ofer In episode 1 of a new mini-series "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," our host Lucy Hayton discusses advocating for victims with Nogah Ofer from the Centre for Women's Justice. Nogah has been a solicitor for 25 years specialising in human rights law, in particular civil law on holding the police and other criminal justice agencies to account in cases involving failure to protect or investigate VAWG. She has also been a volunteer on several helplines including Rape Crisis, National Domestic Abuse Helpline, and providing free legal advice in cases of sexual harassment in the workplace. Nogah and Lucy discuss campaigning for legal reform for victims of gender-based violence as well as navigating a career in a challenging sector. 






]]> In episode 1 of a new mini-series "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," our host Lucy Hayton discusses advocating for victims with Nogah Ofer from the Centre for Women's Justice. Nogah has been a solicitor for 25 years specialising in human rights law, in particular civil law on holding the police and other criminal justice agencies to account in cases involving failure to protect or investigate VAWG. She has also been a volunteer on several helplines including Rape Crisis, National Domestic Abuse Helpline, and providing free legal advice in cases of sexual harassment in the workplace. Nogah and Lucy discuss campaigning for legal reform for victims of gender-based violence as well as navigating a career in a challenging sector. 






]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-16531874 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 2043 2 1 full true Addressing Sexism and Bullying in the Legal Profession with Stephanie Hayward Addressing Sexism and Bullying in the Legal Profession with Stephanie Hayward This week, Stephanie Hayward joined us to discuss the address of sexism within the legal profession and her work combatting bullying within the Bar, per the BSB guidance.  In addition to her work in the legal profession, she's the leader of Behind the Gown, an organisation pushing for equality at the Bar with the mission to lead an inclusive culture in which diversity thrives. Stephanie draws on her personal experiences to inform her passionate activism for change and shares with us the amazing work she's accomplished. Listen in to learn more!

]]> This week, Stephanie Hayward joined us to discuss the address of sexism within the legal profession and her work combatting bullying within the Bar, per the BSB guidance.  In addition to her work in the legal profession, she's the leader of Behind the Gown, an organisation pushing for equality at the Bar with the mission to lead an inclusive culture in which diversity thrives. Stephanie draws on her personal experiences to inform her passionate activism for change and shares with us the amazing work she's accomplished. Listen in to learn more!

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-14067079 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000 1987 full false 'The Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy' with Maya Oppenheim 'The Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy' with Maya Oppenheim We're excited to be joined by Maya Oppenheim, the only Women’s Correspondent at a UK news outlet. She's amplified women’s rights, often covering sexual and domestic violence, abortion, the criminal justice system, women’s health, policing, mental health and more. Today we discussed her recently released book!

She is the author of 'The Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy,' which includes real-world examples and observations about misogyny, as well as statistics and data on the realities women face under the patriarchy, such as restricted and criminalised abortion, high dangers of facing male violence, discrepancies in pay, and other deeply ingrained inequalities. You can find her book out now online and in stores!

https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/maya-oppenheim/the-pocket-guide-to-the-patriarchy/9781398718746/

]]> We're excited to be joined by Maya Oppenheim, the only Women’s Correspondent at a UK news outlet. She's amplified women’s rights, often covering sexual and domestic violence, abortion, the criminal justice system, women’s health, policing, mental health and more. Today we discussed her recently released book!

She is the author of 'The Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy,' which includes real-world examples and observations about misogyny, as well as statistics and data on the realities women face under the patriarchy, such as restricted and criminalised abortion, high dangers of facing male violence, discrepancies in pay, and other deeply ingrained inequalities. You can find her book out now online and in stores!

https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/maya-oppenheim/the-pocket-guide-to-the-patriarchy/9781398718746/

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-13824450 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0100 1914 full false Childcare and Feminist Activism with Mandu Reid Childcare and Feminist Activism with Mandu Reid This week, we had the privilege of speaking with Mandu Reid, the leader of the Women’s Equality Party! Our discussion covered the need for universal childcare, the often-gendered nature of childcare, and the role childcare can play in family law. This is an extremely important topic affecting everyone, and we are so grateful to Mandu for her work! 

You can check out more about Mandu and the Women's Equality Party's work online at: https://www.womensequality.org.uk/equal_parenting_and_caregiving

]]> This week, we had the privilege of speaking with Mandu Reid, the leader of the Women’s Equality Party! Our discussion covered the need for universal childcare, the often-gendered nature of childcare, and the role childcare can play in family law. This is an extremely important topic affecting everyone, and we are so grateful to Mandu for her work! 

You can check out more about Mandu and the Women's Equality Party's work online at: https://www.womensequality.org.uk/equal_parenting_and_caregiving

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-13814776 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0100 1887 full false A Discussion on Misogyny and 'Himpathy' with Dr Kate Manne A Discussion on Misogyny and 'Himpathy' with Dr Kate Manne In this episode, Dr Charlotte Proudman discusses misogyny and 'himpathy' with noted feminist academic Dr Kate Manne! She is the author of three books: Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny, Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women, and coming soon, Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia.
Today's discussion explored how 'himpathy' (a term coined by Dr Kate Manne) and misogyny are often present in societal and interpersonal ways. Additionally, the exploration of entitlement was explored in how it can be a lens used to change our worldview. We're so thrilled that Dr Kate Manne joined us this week, and we look forward to speaking with her on future podcasts!

]]> In this episode, Dr Charlotte Proudman discusses misogyny and 'himpathy' with noted feminist academic Dr Kate Manne! She is the author of three books: Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny, Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women, and coming soon, Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia.
Today's discussion explored how 'himpathy' (a term coined by Dr Kate Manne) and misogyny are often present in societal and interpersonal ways. Additionally, the exploration of entitlement was explored in how it can be a lens used to change our worldview. We're so thrilled that Dr Kate Manne joined us this week, and we look forward to speaking with her on future podcasts!

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-13695756 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100 1676 full false Feminist Activism & Gender Literacy with Gina Martin Feminist Activism & Gender Literacy with Gina Martin In this episode, Dr. Charlotte Proudman discusses feminist activism with activist and writer Gina Martin! Gina has advocated for gender equality and creating positive change and joined us to share her experiences and insights. 
Today's discussion explored conversations for meaningful change, facilitation and gender literacy. She shares wisdom on activist work, particularly in prioritising mental health in the work. Through Gina’s insightful perspective, we examined the implications of activist work and experience on equality. 

]]> In this episode, Dr. Charlotte Proudman discusses feminist activism with activist and writer Gina Martin! Gina has advocated for gender equality and creating positive change and joined us to share her experiences and insights. 
Today's discussion explored conversations for meaningful change, facilitation and gender literacy. She shares wisdom on activist work, particularly in prioritising mental health in the work. Through Gina’s insightful perspective, we examined the implications of activist work and experience on equality. 

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-13575964 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0100 2335 full false Unveiling the Enclosure of Care: With Sarah Stein Lubrano Unveiling the Enclosure of Care: With Sarah Stein Lubrano On our most recent Right to Equality podcast episode, our host Charlotte Proudman is joined Sarah Stein Lubrano from Oxford to explore "Unveiling the Enclosure of Care." The talk covers confined care, its link to patriarchy, family creation by the state, and norms like monogamy. Communes challenge care enclosure, valuing friendships empowers women, and communal living reduces domestic violence. Actionable steps for dismantling care constraints and promoting gender equality are discussed. 

]]> On our most recent Right to Equality podcast episode, our host Charlotte Proudman is joined Sarah Stein Lubrano from Oxford to explore "Unveiling the Enclosure of Care." The talk covers confined care, its link to patriarchy, family creation by the state, and norms like monogamy. Communes challenge care enclosure, valuing friendships empowers women, and communal living reduces domestic violence. Actionable steps for dismantling care constraints and promoting gender equality are discussed. 

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-13416820 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0100 1877 full true KILLJOY FEMINISM: Are You Ready to Embrace Your Inner Killjoy? KILLJOY FEMINISM: Are You Ready to Embrace Your Inner Killjoy? In this episode, Charlotte is joined with Sara Ahmed to discuss Sara's new book, The Feminist Killjoy Handbook. Together, they discuss how activists become "killjoys" in order to build a more just world. Through this process, they can feel killjoy joy, making strides to change the status quo.

Sara Ahmed is is a writer and scholar whose area of study includes the intersection of feminist theory & critical race theory. She blogs at feministkilljoys.com.

]]> In this episode, Charlotte is joined with Sara Ahmed to discuss Sara's new book, The Feminist Killjoy Handbook. Together, they discuss how activists become "killjoys" in order to build a more just world. Through this process, they can feel killjoy joy, making strides to change the status quo.

Sara Ahmed is is a writer and scholar whose area of study includes the intersection of feminist theory & critical race theory. She blogs at feministkilljoys.com.

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-13161582 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0100 1358 1 20 full false Tackling FGM, misogyny, racism and white supremacy: A Conversation with Dr Leyla Hussein Tackling FGM, misogyny, racism and white supremacy: A Conversation with Dr Leyla Hussein Join Charlotte on this episode of Right to Equality as she engages in a thought-provoking discussion with award winning Dr Leyla Hussein. A renowned psychotherapist, lecturer, and advocate for women’s rights, Dr Hussein shares her insights on the crucial topic of female genital mutilation (FGM). Together they delve into the human rights aspect of FGM and explore the role misogyny and racism play in perpetuating this harmful procedure. Join these two feminists as they discuss actionable steps we can all take to help put an end to this harmful practice.

]]> Join Charlotte on this episode of Right to Equality as she engages in a thought-provoking discussion with award winning Dr Leyla Hussein. A renowned psychotherapist, lecturer, and advocate for women’s rights, Dr Hussein shares her insights on the crucial topic of female genital mutilation (FGM). Together they delve into the human rights aspect of FGM and explore the role misogyny and racism play in perpetuating this harmful procedure. Join these two feminists as they discuss actionable steps we can all take to help put an end to this harmful practice.

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12539806 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0100 2036 1 19 full false International Women's Day 2023: With Patsy Stevenson International Women's Day 2023: With Patsy Stevenson Join Charlotte and Patsy on IWD as they reflect on the past two years of feminism and women's safety in the UK. In a dynamic conversation, they delve into misogyny in the police force, intersectional feminism and the media. From examining the experiences of women to dismantling patriarchal structures, this is the perfect way to celebrate International Women's Day 2023. 

]]> Join Charlotte and Patsy on IWD as they reflect on the past two years of feminism and women's safety in the UK. In a dynamic conversation, they delve into misogyny in the police force, intersectional feminism and the media. From examining the experiences of women to dismantling patriarchal structures, this is the perfect way to celebrate International Women's Day 2023. 

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12399334 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 1778 full false Discrimination in Life and Law: With Ann Olivarius KC OBE Discrimination in Life and Law: With Ann Olivarius KC OBE Joining Charlotte on the show today is the fantastic international feminist attorney delivering justice for those who need it, Dr Ann Olivarius KC (Hon) OBE. Ann is Chair of the Executive Committee of McAllister Olivarius, an international law firm specialising in cases of sexual misconduct and discrimination. The two feminist lawyers discuss the issue of discrimination against women and  the impact on their lives.

]]> Joining Charlotte on the show today is the fantastic international feminist attorney delivering justice for those who need it, Dr Ann Olivarius KC (Hon) OBE. Ann is Chair of the Executive Committee of McAllister Olivarius, an international law firm specialising in cases of sexual misconduct and discrimination. The two feminist lawyers discuss the issue of discrimination against women and  the impact on their lives.

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12353174 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 2186 1 17 full true MISOGYNY IN THE MEDIA: With Natasha Devon MISOGYNY IN THE MEDIA: With Natasha Devon Charlotte is joined by writer, presenter & activist Natasha Devon MBE. Together they discuss women in the media and how they are portrayed. They reflect on the rise of Andrew Tate and incel voices. Join their honest and open discussion on what it means to be a woman in the public eye.

]]> Charlotte is joined by writer, presenter & activist Natasha Devon MBE. Together they discuss women in the media and how they are portrayed. They reflect on the rise of Andrew Tate and incel voices. Join their honest and open discussion on what it means to be a woman in the public eye.

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12273666 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 1856 1 16 full true LAW AND ACTIVISM: Can lawyers be activists? with Jolyon Maugham LAW AND ACTIVISM: Can lawyers be activists? with Jolyon Maugham In this episode, Charlotte is joined by her good friend and founder of Good Law Project, Jolyon Maugham. Together they discuss Jo’s new book, Bringing Down Goliath – How Good Law Can Topple the Powerful; the discrimination of women under the law; the impact and need for the Good Law project as well as exploring whether lawyers can also be activists. When it comes to fighting for justice and tearing down inequality, these two are forces to be reckoned with.

]]> In this episode, Charlotte is joined by her good friend and founder of Good Law Project, Jolyon Maugham. Together they discuss Jo’s new book, Bringing Down Goliath – How Good Law Can Topple the Powerful; the discrimination of women under the law; the impact and need for the Good Law project as well as exploring whether lawyers can also be activists. When it comes to fighting for justice and tearing down inequality, these two are forces to be reckoned with.

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12272994 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 2692 1 15 full true TOXIC MASCULINITY: Challenging norms with David Challen TOXIC MASCULINITY: Challenging norms with David Challen In this very special episode, Charlotte is joined by domestic abuse campaigner, and writer, David Challen. Together, they talk about misogyny in our society with the rise of men such as Andrew Tate, the prevalence of male violence against women and girls and how it is men’s responsibility to combat it. There is nothing off the table when these two talk feminism.

]]> In this very special episode, Charlotte is joined by domestic abuse campaigner, and writer, David Challen. Together, they talk about misogyny in our society with the rise of men such as Andrew Tate, the prevalence of male violence against women and girls and how it is men’s responsibility to combat it. There is nothing off the table when these two talk feminism.

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12217389 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1975 1 14 full true DOMESTIC ABUSE & THE FAMILY COURTS: With Dr Adrienne Barnett DOMESTIC ABUSE & THE FAMILY COURTS: With Dr Adrienne Barnett Joining Dr Proudman on the show today is the brilliant Dr Adrienne Barnett. Dr Barnett is a Reader in Law at Brunel University, London and practised as a Family Law barrister in London for over 25 years. Her specialist area of research is domestic abuse and family court proceedings and, more recently, parental alienation. 

Together they discuss domestic abuse, the so-called theory of ‘parental alienation’ in the family courts, the highly anticipated Victims Bill and the importance of the 2020 Harm Panel Report.

]]> Joining Dr Proudman on the show today is the brilliant Dr Adrienne Barnett. Dr Barnett is a Reader in Law at Brunel University, London and practised as a Family Law barrister in London for over 25 years. Her specialist area of research is domestic abuse and family court proceedings and, more recently, parental alienation. 

Together they discuss domestic abuse, the so-called theory of ‘parental alienation’ in the family courts, the highly anticipated Victims Bill and the importance of the 2020 Harm Panel Report.

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12130169 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 2192 1 13 full true INTERSECTIONAL FEMINISM: Transgender rights with Katy Montgomerie INTERSECTIONAL FEMINISM: Transgender rights with Katy Montgomerie In this episode, Charlotte is joined by fierce feminist, advocate for trans rights and LGBTQIA+ rights Katy Montgomerie. Together they talk about feminism and the recent decision by the UK government to block a controversial Scottish bill, designed to make it easier for people to change their legal gender. Join Charlotte and Katy as they talk about feminism, transgender politics and inclusion in our current society.


]]> In this episode, Charlotte is joined by fierce feminist, advocate for trans rights and LGBTQIA+ rights Katy Montgomerie. Together they talk about feminism and the recent decision by the UK government to block a controversial Scottish bill, designed to make it easier for people to change their legal gender. Join Charlotte and Katy as they talk about feminism, transgender politics and inclusion in our current society.


]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12060159 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2132 1 12 full true RADICAL FEMINISM: Andrea Dworkin, #Metoo, Amber Heard, pornography and trans rights with Moira Donegan RADICAL FEMINISM: Andrea Dworkin, #Metoo, Amber Heard, pornography and trans rights with Moira Donegan In this special episode, Charlotte meets journalist, columnist for the Guardian and all-round rad feminist Moira Donegan. Join Charlotte and Moira as they cover topical feminist issues in our society from the perspective of revolutionary feminist herself, Andrea Dworkin. Nothing is off the table in this open and honest conversation between two revolutionary feminist activists.

]]> In this special episode, Charlotte meets journalist, columnist for the Guardian and all-round rad feminist Moira Donegan. Join Charlotte and Moira as they cover topical feminist issues in our society from the perspective of revolutionary feminist herself, Andrea Dworkin. Nothing is off the table in this open and honest conversation between two revolutionary feminist activists.

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12036942 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 2486 1 11 full true HEARD V DEPP IRL Witch-trials and Victim Blaming HEARD V DEPP IRL Witch-trials and Victim Blaming In this episode, Charlotte and Lucia Osborne-Crowley share their views about the live-streamed Heard v Depp defamation trial in Virginia, US. Lucia is an award-winning writer and journalist. Her news reporting and literary work appeared in Granta, GQ, The Sunday Times, the Guardian, The Lifted Brow and others. She’s smart and brilliant. Both Charlotte and Lucia followed the trial, which became trial by TikTok. It was all popcorn and drama until it became trauma porn in which Amber Heard was relentlessly mocked and ridiculed on our screens. They share their views about the effect that the trial will have on survivors who watched the visceral and intimate nature of the couple’s lives unfold on our screens. Where does this leave the MeToo movement? 


]]> In this episode, Charlotte and Lucia Osborne-Crowley share their views about the live-streamed Heard v Depp defamation trial in Virginia, US. Lucia is an award-winning writer and journalist. Her news reporting and literary work appeared in Granta, GQ, The Sunday Times, the Guardian, The Lifted Brow and others. She’s smart and brilliant. Both Charlotte and Lucia followed the trial, which became trial by TikTok. It was all popcorn and drama until it became trauma porn in which Amber Heard was relentlessly mocked and ridiculed on our screens. They share their views about the effect that the trial will have on survivors who watched the visceral and intimate nature of the couple’s lives unfold on our screens. Where does this leave the MeToo movement? 


]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12006684 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1677 1 10 full false SEX: Conversations on Consent to Sex SEX: Conversations on Consent to Sex In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Nicole Bogott, director of the Philia Project association and co-initiator of the conversations on the consent campaign and Alex Born, financial director of the Philia Association and co-initiator of Consent Revolution, a community-driven leadership initiative working to promote equality and justice globally. Together they have a radical conversation about overhauling the law on consent to sex and what it means to be deceived into sex. Is deception to sex a form of rape? They discuss ‘affirmative consent’ as a new approach that requires both parties to ask for consent before having sex. Delving into academic theory about ‘welcomeness’ standards, respect and mutuality in sex, is there another way to define truly equal sex in a society underpinned by gender inequality? Finally, they share their radical definition of consent that reflects the willingness to have sex.

]]> In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Nicole Bogott, director of the Philia Project association and co-initiator of the conversations on the consent campaign and Alex Born, financial director of the Philia Association and co-initiator of Consent Revolution, a community-driven leadership initiative working to promote equality and justice globally. Together they have a radical conversation about overhauling the law on consent to sex and what it means to be deceived into sex. Is deception to sex a form of rape? They discuss ‘affirmative consent’ as a new approach that requires both parties to ask for consent before having sex. Delving into academic theory about ‘welcomeness’ standards, respect and mutuality in sex, is there another way to define truly equal sex in a society underpinned by gender inequality? Finally, they share their radical definition of consent that reflects the willingness to have sex.

]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12006664 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1697 1 9 full true CHILD MARRIAGE: Ending Violence against Children CHILD MARRIAGE: Ending Violence against Children In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Naomi Wiseman, barrister at Garden Court Chambers specialising in violence against women and girls and Payzee Malika, award-winning activist and survivor of child marriage. They reflect on their long fought campaign to increase the age of marriage and criminalise child marriage in England and Wales. Alongside a coalition of amazing women’s organisations representing women and children from all backgrounds, they campaigned to change the law and they were successful. The Pauline Latham MP Bill came into effect in 2022. Until recently, children were able to marry at the age of 16 with parental consent, which campaigners warned is a ‘child marriage’. It also leaves girls in particular at risk of being coerced into forced marriages. The law now makes it an offence to marry a child and it applies to both registered marriages and unregistered ceremonial events. Together they discuss how to bring about legal change to advance the rights of women and girls.


]]> In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Naomi Wiseman, barrister at Garden Court Chambers specialising in violence against women and girls and Payzee Malika, award-winning activist and survivor of child marriage. They reflect on their long fought campaign to increase the age of marriage and criminalise child marriage in England and Wales. Alongside a coalition of amazing women’s organisations representing women and children from all backgrounds, they campaigned to change the law and they were successful. The Pauline Latham MP Bill came into effect in 2022. Until recently, children were able to marry at the age of 16 with parental consent, which campaigners warned is a ‘child marriage’. It also leaves girls in particular at risk of being coerced into forced marriages. The law now makes it an offence to marry a child and it applies to both registered marriages and unregistered ceremonial events. Together they discuss how to bring about legal change to advance the rights of women and girls.


]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-12006649 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1884 1 8 full true COERCIVE CONTROL: Shattering Myths with Professor Evan Stark COERCIVE CONTROL: Shattering Myths with Professor Evan Stark In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Professor Evan Stark, sociologist, forensic social worker, widely published author and an award-winning researcher with an international reputation for his innovative work on the legal, policy and health dimensions of interpersonal violence, including its effects on children. Professor Stark coined the term ‘coercive and controlling behaviour’ which now appears on statute books across the world and is a recognised criminal offence in many jurisdictions. Together they debunk myths and examine the impact of coercive control on the lives of children as well as how family courts across the world have failed to properly address coercive control.



]]> In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Professor Evan Stark, sociologist, forensic social worker, widely published author and an award-winning researcher with an international reputation for his innovative work on the legal, policy and health dimensions of interpersonal violence, including its effects on children. Professor Stark coined the term ‘coercive and controlling behaviour’ which now appears on statute books across the world and is a recognised criminal offence in many jurisdictions. Together they debunk myths and examine the impact of coercive control on the lives of children as well as how family courts across the world have failed to properly address coercive control.



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-11896315 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000 2398 1 7 full false INEQUALITY IN MEDICINE: Dispelling the Gender Pain Gap and Sexism in Healthcare with Dr Maddy Lucy Dann INEQUALITY IN MEDICINE: Dispelling the Gender Pain Gap and Sexism in Healthcare with Dr Maddy Lucy Dann In this episode, Charlotte meets Accident and Emergency Doctor and internet sensation, Dr Maddy Lucy Dan. She’s feisty, funny and intelligent. They discuss the gender inequality gap in healthcare and medicine, touching on topics such as the gender pain gap and reproductive healthcare in Britain. Did you know that abortion is a crime in Britain subject to certain exceptions from prosecution? Maddy dispels harmful health myths, such as false information about hysterical women and virginity testing. In this episode, we tackle deep-seated prejudices that remain within the medical profession. Nothing is off the table in a frank and honest conversation between two fearless feminist activists. 



]]> In this episode, Charlotte meets Accident and Emergency Doctor and internet sensation, Dr Maddy Lucy Dan. She’s feisty, funny and intelligent. They discuss the gender inequality gap in healthcare and medicine, touching on topics such as the gender pain gap and reproductive healthcare in Britain. Did you know that abortion is a crime in Britain subject to certain exceptions from prosecution? Maddy dispels harmful health myths, such as false information about hysterical women and virginity testing. In this episode, we tackle deep-seated prejudices that remain within the medical profession. Nothing is off the table in a frank and honest conversation between two fearless feminist activists. 



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-11653457 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 2027 1 5 full false ANTI-SEMITISM AND MISOGYNY: Challenging the Status Quo with Eve Barlow ANTI-SEMITISM AND MISOGYNY: Challenging the Status Quo with Eve Barlow In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Eve Barlow. Eve is an active voice on Jewish identity and fighting antisemitism on social media. She was listed as Algemeiner's Top 100 People Positively Influencing Jewish Life in both 2020 and 2021 for her efforts. Eve Barlow is a pop culture journalist based in Los Angeles. As activists for social change, they share the ups and downs of challenging the status quo and going against the grain. They discuss the intersection of misogyny and anti-semitism, as forms of hatred regularly dished out on social media. In a frank conversation, they share the difficulties that women face in the public eye, from receiving hate for being an outspoken woman to speaking up about domestic abuse. We all know what happened to Amber Heard, Evan Rachel Wood and Angelia Jolie - when they spoke up: they faced the culture’s wrath.



]]> In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Eve Barlow. Eve is an active voice on Jewish identity and fighting antisemitism on social media. She was listed as Algemeiner's Top 100 People Positively Influencing Jewish Life in both 2020 and 2021 for her efforts. Eve Barlow is a pop culture journalist based in Los Angeles. As activists for social change, they share the ups and downs of challenging the status quo and going against the grain. They discuss the intersection of misogyny and anti-semitism, as forms of hatred regularly dished out on social media. In a frank conversation, they share the difficulties that women face in the public eye, from receiving hate for being an outspoken woman to speaking up about domestic abuse. We all know what happened to Amber Heard, Evan Rachel Wood and Angelia Jolie - when they spoke up: they faced the culture’s wrath.



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-11653506 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 2481 1 8 full false CONTROL: Coercive control, gaslighting and patriarchal bargaining CONTROL: Coercive control, gaslighting and patriarchal bargaining Dr Emma Katz and Dr Roxanne Khan join Charlotte in a new episode to talk about coercive and controlling behaviour and how it impacts on the lives of victims and children. They explore the key signs to look out for if a child or mother is a victim of coercive and controlling behaviour, how the law can help to protect future victims and the harm and danger caused by coercive control. 


Dr Emma Katz is Senior Lecturer in Childhood and Youth at Liverpool Hope University and is the author of the much-anticipated monograph Coercive Control in Children’s and Mothers’ Lives, Oxford University Press (2022). Dr Roxanne Khan is a Chartered Psychologist and Research Scientist with 20 years of experience in the education and research sector. She authors books, journal articles, and conference presentations for international audiences. 



]]> Dr Emma Katz and Dr Roxanne Khan join Charlotte in a new episode to talk about coercive and controlling behaviour and how it impacts on the lives of victims and children. They explore the key signs to look out for if a child or mother is a victim of coercive and controlling behaviour, how the law can help to protect future victims and the harm and danger caused by coercive control. 


Dr Emma Katz is Senior Lecturer in Childhood and Youth at Liverpool Hope University and is the author of the much-anticipated monograph Coercive Control in Children’s and Mothers’ Lives, Oxford University Press (2022). Dr Roxanne Khan is a Chartered Psychologist and Research Scientist with 20 years of experience in the education and research sector. She authors books, journal articles, and conference presentations for international audiences. 



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-11653484 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 2199 1 9 full false REVOLUTIONARY FEMINIST: The Life of Valerie Solanas REVOLUTIONARY FEMINIST: The Life of Valerie Solanas We can only truly achieve the liberation of women with a revolution that dismantles patriarchal structures that oppress women and harm men. Let’s talk about revolutionary feminism. In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Professor Breanne Fahs, a Professor of Women and Gender Studies at Arizona State University. Breanne has authored six books: Performing Sex; Valerie Solanas; Out for Blood; Firebrand Feminism; Women, Sex, and Madness; and, most recently, Unshaved. Together, they follow the footsteps or giant leaps of Valerie Solanas, the woman who infamously shot Andy Warhol. They discuss the complex, fascinating and revolutionary existence of Solanas and how her life and work are still as relevant to our fight for equality today. Solanas was the author of one of the most famous feminist writings of all time: The Scum Manifesto. They delve into the hidden meanings of her writings, her views on the radical feminist movement, her predictions for the future (which have come true) and where she stands on trans rights.



]]> We can only truly achieve the liberation of women with a revolution that dismantles patriarchal structures that oppress women and harm men. Let’s talk about revolutionary feminism. In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Professor Breanne Fahs, a Professor of Women and Gender Studies at Arizona State University. Breanne has authored six books: Performing Sex; Valerie Solanas; Out for Blood; Firebrand Feminism; Women, Sex, and Madness; and, most recently, Unshaved. Together, they follow the footsteps or giant leaps of Valerie Solanas, the woman who infamously shot Andy Warhol. They discuss the complex, fascinating and revolutionary existence of Solanas and how her life and work are still as relevant to our fight for equality today. Solanas was the author of one of the most famous feminist writings of all time: The Scum Manifesto. They delve into the hidden meanings of her writings, her views on the radical feminist movement, her predictions for the future (which have come true) and where she stands on trans rights.



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-11653470 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 3396 1 7 full false ABORTION: The Movement to De-criminalise Abortion ABORTION: The Movement to De-criminalise Abortion In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Dr Jonathan Lord, UK medical director of MSI Reproductive Choices. They share their views on access to abortion in Britain and the laws and restrictions surrounding this fundamental right to reproductive healthcare. A recent string of reports have emerged in the British press with harrowing details of women being prosecuted for abortion in the UK. At the moment two women are on trial for abortion-related offences. Women are criminalised under Victorian-era legislation which was enacted at a time when women did not even have the right to vote. The recent prosecutions coincide with anti-abortion protests being ramped up in Britain. The conversation about abortion laws has never been more important. Together they explore whether abortion can finally be de-criminalised in Britain.



]]> In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Dr Jonathan Lord, UK medical director of MSI Reproductive Choices. They share their views on access to abortion in Britain and the laws and restrictions surrounding this fundamental right to reproductive healthcare. A recent string of reports have emerged in the British press with harrowing details of women being prosecuted for abortion in the UK. At the moment two women are on trial for abortion-related offences. Women are criminalised under Victorian-era legislation which was enacted at a time when women did not even have the right to vote. The recent prosecutions coincide with anti-abortion protests being ramped up in Britain. The conversation about abortion laws has never been more important. Together they explore whether abortion can finally be de-criminalised in Britain.



]]> Right to Equality, Dr Charlotte Proudman Buzzsprout-11653465 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 1974 1 6 full false