Recent WORK.
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How not to end violence against women: The UK Strategy
In honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we dedicate this article to Claire Parry, killed by a police officer on 9 May 2020. By Jessica Sutton and Patrick McTague. Last week, the UK police announced a new initiative being trialed to help prevent violence against women and girls.[1] The… Read more
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Episode 26 – Elizabeth Cochrane aka Nellie Bly: Revolutionising journalism Part One
Content warning: this episode contains discussion of mental health and mental institutions that may be distressing to some listeners. In this episode of Great Woman Theory, our hosts discuss the early life and achievements of one of the first investigative journalists, Elizabeth Cochrane, also known under her pen name, Nellie Bly. Called a ‘stunt girl’… Read more
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Missing White Woman Syndrome: Barrier to Justice
By Patrick McTague and Jessica Sutton. This article is dedicated to Lena Zhang Harrop, killed by a man on 22 September 2021. In August 2021, Gabby Petito disappeared while on a road trip across the United States. This was one of the biggest news stories of the year and one of the biggest missing person’s… Read more
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