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How does the law handle misgendering?

Amid arguments about misgendering and hate crime - what does existing UK law say?

Misgendering and Hate Crime

Exploring the debate around gender, pronouns, and Scotland’s new hate crime law.

Why are statues such flashpoints in the culture wars?

Statues: tearing them down or putting them up, why so they make people so angry?

Does Britain need a Muslim war memorial?

Plans for a Muslim war memorial have sparked debate about history, identity, and monuments

What is the ‘white gaze’?

What does it mean, and where does the idea come from?

'Black Out' performances

Are stage shows aimed at black audiences inclusive or divisive?

Culture wars in Europe

Surrogacy in Italy, feminism in Spain, and culture wars activism across borders.

Patriotism and ‘progressive activists’

How does a small but outspoken group influence the debate about UK national identity?

The National Anthem

The debate about whether we should sing God Save the King.

What is ‘social transitioning’?

What are the impacts of a young person wanting to be treated as a different gender?

Trans kids and schools

How schools should deal with kids who want to change their gender identity.

What is ‘Misogynoir’?

The origin of the term that describes a particular kind of prejudice faced by black women

Is reality TV stereotyping black women?

A contestant on the TV show I'm a Celebrity sparks a debate about racism and misogyny.

‘Lefty Lawyers’: where does the phrase come from?

When did people start using the phrase ‘lefty lawyers’ and why?

Lawyers: 'lefty' or right?

The debate around so-called 'lefty lawyers'. What's behind the use of the phrase?

What is a Central Bank Digital Currency?

Former Bank of England economist Dan Davies on how a digital version of cash might work.

The 'digital pound'

Would you swap cash for a central bank digital currency?

‘Bring your whole self to work’?

What does the phrase mean and where does it come from?

Political symbols at work

Should we be free to wear any political symbol at work?

How many people have Britons slept with?

Professor Cath Mercer on asking people about their sexual histories

Counting sexual partners

Does your sexual history matter, and is it relevant whether you’re a man or a woman?

What is ‘JewFace’?

Professor Bryan Cheyette on the history of the portrayal of Jewish characters

Jewish actors for Jewish roles?

The debate about whether Jewish characters should always be played by Jewish actors.

Defining “racism”

Monica Moreno-Figueroa from the University of Cambridge on the history of the word.

Can white people be victims of racism?

The argument about prejudice, power, and the disputed idea of “reverse racism”.

Traffic control measures and “The Great Reset”

BBC Climate Disinformation Reporter Marco Silva explains the link.

What is ‘queering’ a museum collection?

Josh Adair from Murray State University explains what’s meant by the term ‘queering’.

'Queering' museums

The debate sparked by reviewing historic collections through a queer or LGBT lens.

How can we measure the country’s mental health?

Ann John from Swansea University digs into the stats on mental illness

Hard work and mental health

Is better awareness of mental illness a good thing - or encouraging people out of work?

What is ‘woke’ capitalism?

A recent history of companies getting involved in social and political issues.

'Woke' capitalism

Should companies weigh-in on sensitive social issues?

What is “the patriarchy”?

Where does the term “patriarchy” come from and what does it mean?

Barbie and the patriarchy

What is 'the patriarchy' and does it still exist in the UK today?

Cultural appropriation and Afro wigs

Abba fans were asked not to wear Afro wigs over claims they are 'culturally insensitive'.

Covid vaccines and misinformation

An MP's speech about Covid vaccines was removed from YouTube for alleged misinformation.

Sex education and schools

Some school pupils are learning about pleasure, and parents think it’s too explicit.

Blasphemy laws and free speech

How do you balance respect for religion with free speech?

Body positivity and fat

The body positivity movement is accused of promoting obesity.

Asylum seekers and the far right

Protestors about asylum seekers in hotels have been called 'far right'.

15-minute Cities and Freedom

How talk of traffic restrictions in Oxford became a heated debate about freedom.

Delilah and cancelling songs

Calls for rugby fans to stop singing Delilah.

Trans women and prisons

The row over a trans woman convicted of rape sent to a women's prison in Scotland.

Neurodiversity and autism

What is neurodiversity, and how has it changed the way we talk about autism?

Brit Awards and gender

Is the music industry ready for gender neutrality?

Harry and Meghan

Prince Harry's autobiography is dividing the nation.

Milk and protestors

Direct action against dairies, animal cruelty and the climate crisis.

'Woke' police

The criticism of dancing police officers and rainbow police cars.

Trigger warnings

'Upsetting content' warnings at universities: a harmless courtesy or oversensitivity?

Fast fashion and class

The argument about whether shopping 'sustainably' is a privilege not everyone can afford.

Online justice and rape

Rape allegations about a footballer have led to debate online and protests in real life.

Drag queens and libraries

The row over drag queens reading stories to children.

Race and representation

Are ethnic minorities fairly represented in public life?

Gaslighting and relationships

Love Island has sparked debate about gaslighting and narcissism.

Free speech and online harm

Fears that clamping down on online harm means censorship.

Cars and the climate

The battle between gas-guzzlers and environmentalists.

White privilege and schools

How the concept of white privilege is being taught in schools.

Trans rights and free speech

Why is the conversation about trans rights and women's rights so toxic?

Introducing AntiSocial

Where there are angry-face emojis, AntiSocial brings understanding.