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11th April 2011

Papers call for July conference on psychology of women

The conference, from 13-15 July 2011 at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor, is focusing on topics including feminism and the psychosocial, feminism and innovative methods and feminist reflections on evidence-based practice.

Keynote speakers include Professor Jan Burns from Canterbury Christ Church University, Professor Michelle Fine from City University of New York and Dr Gail Lewis from the Open University.

The date for submissions is 30 April and the conference welcomes submissions on themes including: gender, mental health, women’s health, feminist theory, masculinities, sexualities, qualitative and innovative methodologies, disability, culture and racism. All will be peer reviewed.

For further information and details about registration see www.bps.org.uk/pows2011, call Ruth Raven at BPS conference office on 0116 252 9555 or e-mail powsconference@bps.org.uk


4th January 2013

EU's women on board plans a 'door opener' for gender equality

Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding says the controversy surrounding the EU's women on board proposals has helped to shine a spotlight

4th January 2013

Not all domestic violence leaves physical scars - psychological intimidation and extreme jealousy can be just as serious

The domestic violence charity Refuge found that 75 per cent of the women in their safe houses had experienced extreme jealousy

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