Today, Walton Post 16 students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Laura Bates, a globally recognised advocate for gender equality. Laura is the founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, an initiative that has collected over 100,000 testimonies of gender inequality and has influenced change worldwide.
Throughout her career, Laura has worked with politicians, businesses, schools, and organisations such as the United Nations to tackle gender inequality. She is also an acclaimed author, with titles including Everyday Sexism, Girl Up, and Misogynation, and regularly contributes to publications like The Guardian and The New York Times.
Her talk today challenged students to think critically about gender equality in modern society, sparking important discussions that will no doubt continue beyond the session. A huge thank you to Laura for sharing her expertise and insight.
Laura’s visit was particularly relevant to Post 16 students studying subjects like English Literature and the social sciences, where themes of gender, power, and representation are key areas of study. Her insights also tied into wider discussions on British values, including individual liberty, mutual respect, and equality, which are central to citizenship education. Understanding these themes not only enriches academic learning but also prepares students to engage with social issues both inside and outside the classroom.
