Social Inequality Challenge 2023Gender Equality projects

A campaign to raise awareness against gender inequality within the sectors of media and film across the globe.

Podcast exploring the portrayal of female celebrities vs female authority figures in the media.

Two podcast episodes that tackle representation in the media, and gender inequality in the media.

Informative and accessible booklet and campaign regarding safety in Exeter to help new students feel confident and safe at uni.

A safety kit as well as a booklet with safety advice concerning drink safety and walking alone at night for all new Uni students.

Pressure group to tackle the economic inequality of female refugees and exploring the lack of voice for the women in the UN.

Petition for parliament to enact 5.14 Equality Act 2010 through sending a letter to MP Ben Bradshaw.

Examining current unequal access to higher education and offering solutions based on existing limitations.

Educational programme for teenagers aiming to raise awareness of and prevent sexual harassment.

Raising awareness on different cultural perspectives in media and film by comparing Western and non-Western films.

First Impressions: providing interview support to disadvantaged members of the community.

A platform for people to fight corruption by spreading awareness and organising events/protests.

A community based mental health organisation bridging local and national mental health investment.

Top Trumps of realistic superheroes and a website comparing them to existing superheroes.

Student volunteer scheme connecting the homeless with the opportunities available to them.

An organisation aiming to raise awareness of projects by female directors and to highlight inequality within the industry.

Economic Equality: an infographic and open letter to the University to spur policy change based on a survey and analysis of the University’s policies.

Website and brochure for younger secondary school students providing financial and general advice on further education.

A campaign to raise the minimum wage to the actual living wage for all ages

Homework club for students who have been disadvantaged by the pandemic

A website to make information accessible for low-income students to encourage them to attend the university

Campaign and survey about victim blaming. 

Website for start-ups and charities to help overcome inequalities when administering humanitarian aid

Blog exploring the misrepresentation of women in film 1930-2020

An app and website to unlearn patriarchal behaviour and educate on consent

Tackling global health inequalities, specifically for diabetes  

An app for Uni students to map instances of sexual violence around Exeter and plot safer routes to take

Educating youths about why there are climate migrants and what we can do to help them

‌This group conducted research about gendered language in secondary schools and sports culture.

‌'Consexual' created a presentation about the failings in current sex and relationships education.

This group researched the role of social media and meme culture in education about gender inequality.

Click here to read the Dear Director zine challenging gender stereotyping in Hollywood

This group researched attitudes towards mental health amongst males, and made suggestions for how to improve treatment rates.

This Grand Challenges initiative went on to become a Guild-endorsed campaign aiming to raise awareness and reduce the incidence of sexual harassment.

‌This group researched the role of gender in sports culture at the University of Exeter. Click here to read their report.