... exploring gender/identity, and neo-liberalism. In particular, the paper draws on the work of Halberstam (1998, 2011), and of Drake (2015). Findings – There are comparatively few women in senior positions in Higher Education and the authors argue that as gendering institutions they reproduce hegemonic...

..., 1997). The concept of Kaizen or continuous improvement drives the quality agenda and, masquerading under the term “empowerment”, each individual is held responsible for the quality of their own output, seemingly putting them in a position of responsibility. However: Competition Neo-liberalism...

... for social justice through critical, pluralistic RE within a neo-liberal policy context. Practical implications – RE is shown to be a potent educational resource for challenging pupils’ negative social practices and producing more reflexive masculine subjects. Social implications...