Gender – Journalism, Media and Culture

Theresa May and press coverage

July 25, 2019August 8, 2019 John Jewell Boris Johnson, Gender, Theresa May

It is interesting and dispiriting to note that, as with every other female politician in the country, May’s political career has been predominantly defined by her gender.

Journalism Media

Heroes and villains – Journalists on Screen

January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 John Jewell Cinema, Gender, Television drama

With the release of Steven Spielberg’s The Post, it’s time to ask: How has screen fiction represented journalism?

Big Ben and Westminster Bridge at sunset

Journalism Media Coverage

More than simply sex scandals

November 4, 2017November 16, 2017 John Jewell British politics, Gender, scandal

Events in Westminster are emblematic of society itself – where women in a variety of jobs and professions are beginning to feel emboldened enough to describe the situations in which they have been pressured, threatened and assaulted by men abusing their positions of power.

Media Media Coverage Public Relations

Women’s issues?

July 24, 2017July 26, 2017 John Jewell Advertising, Gender

“Women’s issues” is a redundant phrase. Equal opportunities in the workplace and fair representation across all media forms are issues which should be of concern to all sexes.

Cultural Studies Media