Programme Leader, Diploma in Probation Studies
Programme Leader, MA Diversity and Social Policy
Gendered and sexualised roles and power- particularly in criminal justice
Identity and identified attributes- disability, sexuality, gender.
This article is drawn directly from Beckett’s doctoral research. The methodology discussed here led to an invitation to tender successfully for her current research with the National Probation Service interrogating power relationships in supervisory settings. The article is intended to contribute to academic discussion about ways in which relationships can alter researched information. The article is supported by a 20% contribution looking at the implications of Beckett’s research for other projects by Professor Clegg. There is a request to use this article in ‘Methodologie Des Sciences Humaines- La recherche en action’ edition 2, edited by Sylvain Giroux.
This article continues Beckett’s interests in exploring connections between Theoretical and normative inequalities. It is aimed particularly at academics and policy makers concerned with establishing equal provision for groups with different conceptualisations of need. It was originally drawn from a paper delivered to the Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (Cyprus) in 2004, and has led to ongoing dialogue with that institute. Current discussion interrogates ways in which British theoretical and particularly feminist conceptualisations of care conflict with the activist perception of ‘women’s role’ in the Mediterranean countries.
This article is located in Beckett’s work as ‘gender’ researcher aware of possible connections between feminism and the interests of disabled women. It is aimed at academics working towards identifying theoretical links between oppressions, and at activists working towards inclusion. It has been used as a tool to make connections between women’s groups and disabled groups in Leeds and in Bradford. One discussion comment was ‘Constant referral to one's social boundary-crossing, as you put it, is a strong tool against oppression and judgemental presumptions; it was good to see my feelings re-iterated in your article’.
This is a first hand account of building community relationships in Bradford, from a grass roots perspective.
This was one of the first systematic analyses of ways in which race inequality connects with gender and sexuality oppression. Concepts were drawn directly from discussion during an ESRC funded seminar series on gendered relationships co-ordinated by Beckett and Macey during 1998-2000. The series led to further discussion through the Leeds Metropolitan University gender network and the University of Bradford ‘Peaceful City’ initiative. Discussion is continued into activist work at the Equity Partnership, Bradford. It foregrounds current political rhetoric leading to ‘single equality’ legislation rather than practice focusing on one oppression. It has led to considerable international interest and discussion.
Director, postgraduate gender studies
Joint Chair, Respect Sexual Orientation Staff and Student Forum
