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Equity, diversity and inclusion

 

We have published research across all of the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

As an organisation we believe that people from all walks of life should be able to participate in society on a level playing field. Themes around social justice and equal opportunities run though all of our publishing lists and underpin our overall strategy.

Bristol University Press and Policy Press are signed up to the UN SDG Publishers Compact. In equity, diversity and inclusion, we aim to address the following goals:

SDG Publishers compact logoSDG 5: Gender equalitySDG 10: Reduced inequalities

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Feminist Revolt and the Constitution

Abortion Activism on the Island of Ireland

This project gathers personal stories to examine abortion law reform in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It investigates the capacity of constitutions and constitutionalism to support feminist demands, advocating for a feminist constituent power. This is a significant contribution to global discussions on reproductive rights.

Bristol Uni Press

Participatory Approaches in Child and Family Social Work

Creating Meaningful Relationships and Empowering Families

Rooted in original empirical research, this edited volume argues for collaborative, relationship-based practice. It explores participatory methods, innovative advocacy strategies and emerging trends, including digital platforms and post-COVID-19 developments.

Policy Press

Women, Relationships & Criminal Justice

The Personal and Professional

This edited collection offers diverse perspectives on the central role of relationships for criminalised women, from research, lived experience and frontline practice.

Bristol Uni Press

Teaching Social Work

International Perspectives on Co-Creating the Curriculum

The challenge of standardising social work education remains a much-discussed but under-documented issue, particularly in developing and less-developed countries. This book offers valuable insights into developing a curriculum that equips future social workers with the skills to meet global challenges in an evolving professional landscape.

Policy Press

Education and Race from Empire to Multiracial Britain (2e)

This new edition of the seminal text explores Britain’s shifting identity from empire to a post-Brexit nation. It examines race, politics, education and national identity amid turbulent change. With fresh insights on the pandemic, leadership crises and culture wars, it critically assesses Britain’s evolving place in the world.

Policy Press

Pathways to Political Candidacy for Minoritized Women in Ireland

From Exclusion to Inclusion

This groundbreaking book provides an account of how Traveller and other minoritized women understand, assess and experience local politics in Ireland. Drawing from a comparative analysis of minoritised women and politics from the USA, UK, and beyond, the book offers valuable lessons for fostering political inclusion.

Bristol Uni Press

Queering UK Refugee Law

Sexual Diversity and Asylum Administration

In the context of a global backlash against migrant and LGBTIQA+ rights , this book examines the experiences of LGBTIQA+ people in the UK asylum system. By blending empirical data and critical theory, the text highlights the contradictions between the UK’s purportedly LGBTIQA+ inclusive narratives and its treatment of sexually diverse refugees.

Bristol Uni Press

Reckoning

Creating Positive Change through Radical Empathy

A follow-up to Terri Givens’ best-selling book Radical Empathy, this book focuses on using the radical empathy approach to empower ongoing change, taking action and creating a positive environment.

Policy Press

The Politics of Pride Events

Global and Local Challenges

This book explores the diverse challenges faced by Pride organisers globally, particularly post-COVID-19, focusing on accessibility, grassroots politics and environmental sustainability, while rethinking how Pride reshapes notions of modernity in the Global North and South.

Bristol Uni Press

Refugee Reception and Camps

Local and Global Perspectives

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. This edited collection provides new insights into refugee reception and camps by focusing on the overlap between local and global dynamics in the governance of camps, providing valuable insights to understand the complex realities of refugee camps around the world.

Bristol Uni Press

Minor Keys

Gender, Inequality and Work In Electronic Music

What’s it like to work in the male-dominated world of electronic music? This book blends the author’s DJing journey with 6 years of research and artist interviews, revealing the challenges women and gender-expansive DJs face. A must-read for those interested in electronic music, the sociology of club culture or diversity in creative industries.

Bristol Uni Press

Welcoming Cities

How Newcomers Shape Urban Policy Making

This book outlines a comprehensive framework for the inclusion of newcomers locally, drawing on learning and examples from 12 UK cities and international partners as well as innovative research findings.

Policy Press


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