The conversation sparked by Louis Theroux: The Dangerous Rise of the Manosphere has, quite rightly, put a spotlight on misogyny. But if the goal is to genuinely steer young men away from harmful online spaces, then focusing solely on misogyny is like trying to treat a fever without asking what infection is causing it. Misogyny … Continue reading Getting It Right Matters So Much
Looking After Our Own: Why UK Policing Must Be Self-Sustaining to Serve the Public Better
Let me get straight to thew point - Policing requires to become more selfish. It’s an idea that can feel counterintuitive at first: for policing to better serve the public, it may need to become more focused on itself. Not in a self-protective, closed-ranks sense, but in a deliberate, disciplined commitment to looking after its … Continue reading Looking After Our Own: Why UK Policing Must Be Self-Sustaining to Serve the Public Better
My name is Graham and I’m afraid of chickens
Yep, that’s me. A grown man afraid of chickens. I’m afraid of most birds. I’m ok with eagles and owls, I think it’s because I can predict their movements, but others, pigeons, and yes chickens really lead to a lot of fear. It’s a phobia I’ve had since I was a child. Over the years … Continue reading My name is Graham and I’m afraid of chickens
Why the term “Upstander” Can get in the way of culture change.
Today is ‘National Bystander Day’. I learned this through a post by Nottinghamshire police who were discussing their ‘Upstander training’ for police officers. In the post they appeared to suggest that the bystander effect was the main reason people don’t speak up. Two things created some conflict with me and have led to me writing … Continue reading Why the term “Upstander” Can get in the way of culture change.
Words matter but actions are also needed – How social psychology can help to address football related violence.
When tensions spill over between rival football supporters, as they sometimes do in matches involving Rangers and Celtic, it can be tempting to see the behaviour as inevitable. The rivalry is historic, emotional, and deeply tied to identity. Yet social science tells a different story. Behaviour in groups is rarely inevitable, it is patterned, influenced, … Continue reading Words matter but actions are also needed – How social psychology can help to address football related violence.
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