Discrimination
Why women and snails still have so much in common
Even after three Labour governments, the progress of women's equality moves at a painfully slow pace
Catherine Bennett, Sunday September 7 2008, The Observer. ★★★★★
Prejudice & the Paralympics
The Games are another chance for China to show the world what it can do. Yet this is a country where disabled people are shunned. By Clifford Coonan
Friday, 5 September 2008, The Independent.
So you think you've got good job prospects? Think again
A damning report yesterday painted a depressing picture for anyone who thought women were making progress in the workplace. But what's even worse is that it's part of a bigger roll back, says Kira Cochrane
Kira Cochrane, Friday September 5 2008, The Guardian.
Equality watchdog fears progress has stalled as number of women in top jobs declines
Change slower than snail's pace, says commission - Data shows fewer cabinet members, MPs and judges
Sarah Boseley, health editor, Thursday September 4 2008, The Guardian.
Equality is tricky, but women are in the workplace to stay
Despite the unintended consequences of greater maternity rights, there can be no way back to the old, male world of work
Jackie Ashley, Monday July 21, 2008, The Guardian.
Labour's family planning failure
Nicola Brewer is right. New Labour's timidity has ensured that real parental rights are now further away than ever
Helen Wilkinson, Thursday July 17, 2008, guardian.co.uk.
Women at work: Unions alarmed by claim maternity rights may harm job prospects
Owen Bowcott, Tuesday July 15, 2008, The Guardian.
Post-PC dignity
Political correctness has come in for a battering, but ethically sensitive language remains crucial
Ziauddin Sardar, Tuesday July 15, 2008, The Guardian. ★★★★★
Equalities department not sure if diversity targets being met
David Hencke, Westminster correspondent, Friday June 20, 2008, The Guardian. ★★★★★
My dislike for this woman goes beyond her disability
Stewart Dakers, Wednesday March 26 2008, The Guardian
[note: some may be offended by comments in this article, but it does provide an interesting glimpse into attitudes toward disability].
Hearing Beethoven
Dr Jackie Leach Scully, Wednesday March 12 2008, The Guardian. ★★★★★
2007
The cycle of deprivation
New research has found that legislation intended to tackle discrimination against people with disabilities has actually increased inequalities. Clare Bambra explains
Clare Bambra, Monday December 10 2007, Society Guardian. ★★★★★
GSCC suggests social workers with health problems put clients at risk
Louise Tickle, 18 October 2007, communitycare.co.uk
European court to rule on UK disability discrimination ban
Mother says son's illness led to unfair treatment · Test case on EU directive and more specific UK law
Clare Dyer, legal editor, Monday October 8, 2007, The Guardian.
Note: ★★★★★ = highly recommended