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Muslims Debate the IndyRef: Distinctly Indistinct Arguments

Researcher Michael Munnik discusses the Federation of Student Islamic Societies independence referendum debate. The independence debate began with a recitation from the Qur’an and ended with the chair...

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Scottish… and Something Else? Arab Scots Discuss Identity on World Radio

Michael Munnik discusses a BBC event on Arab Scots in Scotland and their opinions on the independence referendum.It seems a good time to be a Muslim in Scotland.No sooner had I returned from Glasgow...

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Putting gender equality and care policy into the independence referendum debate

I have spoken about gender equality, care policy and its relevance to the referendum on Scottish independence in a series of recent events aimed at non-academic audiences: a lecture for international...

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Event roundup - Constitutions cafe: Gender equality and the referendum

This last week has seen the unedifying spectacle of not one, but two, social media stramashes focusing on the indyref participation of individual women. Clare Lally, a carers’ advocate who happens also...

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New Voice: Debating the Referendum in Gaelic / Guth Ùr: A’ deasbad...

Tha deasbad mun reifreann làidir air feadh Alba, ach chan ann tric a chluinnear bhon dà champa oifigeil tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig.  Tha deasbadan mun chuspair tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig air a bhith gann...

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Attitudes to Gaelic and to Scottish Autonomy

This blog originally appeared on What Scotland ThinksThe status of national languages has been a source of controversy in many movements seeking autonomy for a small nation, such as, for example, those...

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Video report: Women’s Voices in the Scottish independence debate

30th June 2014Are the views of women being heard in the debate on Scotland’s constitutional future? What are the key issues for women when it comes to casting their vote on Scottish independence?Tods...

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What constitutional scenario do Scots think is best for gender equality and...

Craig McAngus from the Scottish Centre on Constitutional Change explores attitudes to gender equality and childcare.The 18th of September is fast approaching and the two main campaigns are stepping up...

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Minding the gap. Women’s views of independence in 2014

Women are less likely than men to say they will vote Yes to Scottish independence this September. This paper uses data from the Scottish Social Attitudes survey (SSA) to explore this ‘gender gap’. It...

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State of the debate: The Economic Consequences of Scottish Independence

David Eiser discusses the Scottish Economic Society and University of Stirling economists latest book which aims to bring together economic research that informs the debate, and presents it in a clear...

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Reimagining Identity in Scotland

The relationship between identity and political decision-making has come under heavy scrutiny throughout the referendum campaign in Scotland. In the week when the Saltire is fluttering over 10 Downing...

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The Boys Are Back In Town (with apologies to Thin Lizzy)

So, Better Together have sent in the 3 Amigos: Messrs Cameron, Clegg and Miliband have been sent north of Hadrian’s Wall to save the Union (and their jobs), by winning over the hearts and minds of the...

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The Road to a Fairer Scotland? Reflections on the Scottish referendum,...

Kirstein Rummery reflects on the night of 18 September and where were the women? Come to that, where was the consideration of gender at all?This article is taken from the latest issue of Discover...

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Scotland is a different place now

In a blog originally posted at Oxford University Press, James Mitchell discusses the nature of the post-referendum Scotland.One of the ironies of the Scottish independence referendum is that Scotland...

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A political earthquake forecast for Scotland – but will there be a genderquake?

Polls indicate that the general election will see a fundamental rewriting of the Scottish political landscape, with the SNP poised for a near sweep. The party also seems poised to take over from Labour...

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Making Work Visible - Introducing Marginal-eyes

11th March 2015It is clear that one of the biggest barriers to gender equality is the economic inequality between women and men in Scotland. This exists in the formal economy where the gender pay gap...

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International Women's Day – Women in Scottish politics

It’s almost 100 years since the first woman was elected to the House of Commons – the Irish politician Constance Markievicz. 75 years later and the percentage of women at Westminster is still a paltry...

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Reflections on Women in Scottish Politics after International Women’s Day

Two events to mark International Women’s Day this week have given me pause to reflect on the impact the referendum on independence has had on Scotland’s women and their participation in civic, public...

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Women in Politics: Reflections on the referendum and beyond

“What difference did the Scottish referendum on independence make to women’s participation in political life in Scotland? What does the future hold? What barriers are there to women’s participation in...

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State of the debate: The Economic Consequences of Scottish Independence

David Eiser discusses the Scottish Economic Society and University of Stirling economists latest book which aims to bring together economic research that informs the debate, and presents it in a clear...

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