Society

The First Three Years

Access to childcare in early years has a socio-economic ripple effect that can be felt across the whole of our society. And yet, the system is now close to collapse. Is it time to rethink parental care in the early years?

by Alexandra Jones

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What You Can Do To Help The People Of Turkey And Syria

In the wake of two devastating earthquakes and 100's of aftershocks find out what you can do to aid the people at the epicentre of this developing crisis

by Hannah Connolly

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How Can We Continue Advocating For The East And Southeast Asian Community?

Hate crimes towards East and Southeast Asian people spiked by 27% at the start of the pandemic. Two years on, has anything changed? Anna Chan, Founder and Director of Asian Leadership Collective explores

by Anna Chan

The First Three Years

by Alexandra Jones

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What You Can Do To Help The People Of Turkey And Syria

In the wake of two devastating earthquakes and 100's of aftershocks find out what you can do to aid the people at the epicentre of this developing crisis

by Hannah Connolly

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How Can We Continue Advocating For The East And Southeast Asian Community?

by Anna Chan

People

Where Is The Rage?

From the gender pay gap to the threat of violence in the streets and in our homes, women have a lot to be angry about. So why don't we see more female fury?

by Marie-Claire Chappet

Politics

Women Make Up 34% Of MPs - The #AskHerToStand Campaign Wants Your Help To Level The Playing Field

“103 years ago women in Britain won the right to stand for election. Today, I'm asking YOU to stand”, The Stack hears from Dolly Theis

by Dolly van Tulleken

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Why Art Against Knives Needs Your Help Now To Maintain Vital Spaces For London's Youth

A hub for creative expression and a safe space that puts the narrative back in the hands of young people living in London - here’s why this charity needs your help today

by Hannah Connolly

People

‘If Only Childcare Was Funded Properly’ - How The Childcare Gap Is Driving Gender Inequality

Rachel Carrell, founder of childcare service Koru Kids, unpacks the UK’s broken childcare system

by Rachel Carrell

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Breakfast Really Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day

How The Brilliant Breakfast, Founded By Annoushka Ducas, Is Boosting The Prince’s Trust Women Supporting Women Initiative

by Hannah Connolly

People

Power Shift: Who Holds The Power Now That The Taliban Have Taken Over Afghanistan?

In 2012, Dr Torfeh was appointed as the UN Director of the Strategic Communication and Spokespersons Unit in Afghanistan. Here she shares her expertise with The Stack on the power shifts she thinks will occur there following the West’s recent withdrawal.

by Massoumeh Torfeh

People

Holding The Keys - How The Typewriter Shaped The Workplace For Women

The Stack speaks to Alison Taubman, curator of The National Museum of Scotland's new exhibition ‘The Typewriter Revolution’, to discover the role of the typewriter in setting the parameters of the world of work for women

by Hannah Connolly

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If England Gets Beaten, So Will She: Football’s culture of misogyny

Football fandom is fun for many, but we must not ignore the toxic culture that exists around it and the violence against women it helps perpetuate

by Emma-Louise Boynton

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Abuse Of Black England Players Is Yet Another Sign Of This Country’s Toxic Attitude to Race

The racist slurs directed at Rashford, Sancho and Saka after England’s defeat in the Euro 2020 final is sadly unsurprising, as Black people are reminded once again that however much they contribute to society, it is never enough

by Rhea Cartwright

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‘I spent my life savings on nursery fees’

As part of The Stack’s ongoing investigation into the state of childcare in Britain today, we’re launching a four-part podcast to ask what it would take to create the right support for parents during those early years

by Alexandra Jones

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The First Three Years: How the System Fails Parents in the UK

As part of The First Three Years, an ongoing series in which The Stack explores the issues around early years care in the UK, photographer Nora Nord profiles families and their concerns

by Alexandra Jones

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‘Geriatric Mothers’ And ‘Habitual Aborters’? No, it’s time to change The Language we use Around Fertility

The words we use to describe women’s health matter, and Michelle Kennedy is leading a renaming revolution

by Alexandra Jones

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We Need A Whole-Of-Society Approach To Help Women Thrive At Work

Unprecedented times have highlighted the need for further change when it comes to addressing gender equality. Female leaders must inspire the next generation, pushing the boundaries so opportunity is available to all

by Sharmadean Reid

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Imagine A World Where We Felt Safe. What Would Be The First Thing You’d Do?

UN Women has been working towards delivering safer urban spaces for women and marginalised people. It’s time to reject violence and to see real change now

by Claire Barnett

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Why it’s time to Reclaim These Streets, according to one of the organisers of Saturday’s vigil

Jamie Klingler is part of the team organising the Clapham vigil after the disappearance of Sarah Everard. Here’s why she wanted to take a stand.

by Jamie Klingler

People

Where Is The Rage?

From the gender pay gap to the threat of violence in the streets and in our homes, women have a lot to be angry about. So why don't we see more female fury?

by Marie-Claire Chappet

People

Where Is The Rage?

From the gender pay gap to the threat of violence in the streets and in our homes, women have a lot to be angry about. So why don't we see more female fury?

by Marie-Claire Chappet

Politics

Women Make Up 34% Of MPs - The #AskHerToStand Campaign Wants Your Help To Level The Playing Field

“103 years ago women in Britain won the right to stand for election. Today, I'm asking YOU to stand”, The Stack hears from Dolly Theis

by Dolly van Tulleken

Campaigns

Why Art Against Knives Needs Your Help Now To Maintain Vital Spaces For London's Youth

A hub for creative expression and a safe space that puts the narrative back in the hands of young people living in London - here’s why this charity needs your help today

by Hannah Connolly

People

‘If Only Childcare Was Funded Properly’ - How The Childcare Gap Is Driving Gender Inequality

Rachel Carrell, founder of childcare service Koru Kids, unpacks the UK’s broken childcare system

by Rachel Carrell

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Breakfast Really Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day

How The Brilliant Breakfast, Founded By Annoushka Ducas, Is Boosting The Prince’s Trust Women Supporting Women Initiative

by Hannah Connolly

People

Index

The First Three Years What You Can Do To Help The People Of Turkey And Syria How Can We Continue Advocating For The East And Southeast Asian Community?Where Is The Rage? Women Make Up 34% Of MPs - The #AskHerToStand Campaign Wants Your Help To Level The Playing Field Why Art Against Knives Needs Your Help Now To Maintain Vital Spaces For London's Youth ‘If Only Childcare Was Funded Properly’ - How The Childcare Gap Is Driving Gender Inequality Breakfast Really Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day Power Shift: Who Holds The Power Now That The Taliban Have Taken Over Afghanistan?Holding The Keys - How The Typewriter Shaped The Workplace For Women If England Gets Beaten, So Will She: Football’s culture of misogyny Abuse Of Black England Players Is Yet Another Sign Of This Country’s Toxic Attitude to Race ‘I spent my life savings on nursery fees’The First Three Years: How the System Fails Parents in the UK ‘Geriatric Mothers’ And ‘Habitual Aborters’? No, it’s time to change The Language we use Around Fertility We Need A Whole-Of-Society Approach To Help Women Thrive At Work Imagine A World Where We Felt Safe. What Would Be The First Thing You’d Do?Why it’s time to Reclaim These Streets, according to one of the organisers of Saturday’s vigil