Equality

If you are interested in eqaulity within the justice system and would like to explore that further, an investigation into equality could make for a great dissertation! Take a look at some of our examples below:

Example equality dissertation topic 1:

Gay marriage, equal pay and the increasing number of female politicians: A move towards feminist legal theory?

In recent years the number of female politicians has risen, with more and more women becoming actively involved in government. Has this increase in female voices resulted in a more ‘feminist legal’ approach towards law making, one which recognises the rights of females and minorities? This dissertation looks at whether the increased number of women in politics has resulted in more progressive law making, such as the Equality Act 2010, which furthered the rights of women and minorities more than any other piece of legislation. Moreover, the possible introduction of gay marriage is yet another sign that over a relatively short period Parliament has become significantly more liberal.

Suggested initial topic reading:

• Craig, E, ‘Converging Feminist and Queer Legal Theories: Family Feuds and Family Ties’ [2010] 28 WYAJ 1
• Atchison, A and Down, I, ‘Women Cabinet Ministers and Female-Friendly Social Policy’ [2009] 1(2) PPP 1
• Kittilson, M, ‘Women, Parties, and Platforms in Post-Industrial Democracies’ [2011] 17(1) PP 66