Think Change

This episode introduces the concept of gender norms and explores how they are changing. It looks at gender norms through a historic lens to demonstrate that while change is slow, it is happening. Part 1: What are gender norms? Part 2: Change happens In this podcast, we speak to:- Dr Caroline Harper, Head of Programme/Principal Research Fellow, ODI- Dr Nicola Jones, Principal Research Fellow, ODI a...

This episode unpacks some of the many challenges associated with changing gender norms. Part 1: The paradoxical nature of change creates challengesPart 2: What are the wider conditions needed to facilitate change? Part 3: Even if change is happening, there are powerful forces pushing backInterviewees (May also appear in the previous and following episode)Carol Watson, independent researcher Dr Flo...

We explore three distinct areas of opportunity to change gender norms: policy and the law, communications, and education. We conclude the series with a reflection on the nature of gendered norms and provide opportunity for listeners to individually act on the lessons learned. Part 1: Policies and laws to empower adolescent girlsPart 2: Communications, girls’ clubs and normsPart 3: Girls’ education...