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 | Reports |
We regularly publish reports and briefings which address the issues affecting young women today.
| Shock to the system
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In summer 2008 we talked to several groups of young women in Wales aged 12 to 28 who live in areas of social and economic deprivation. We asked them about their worries, about money and poverty and who they turned to for help. We wanted to know about their experience of careers advice and give them a chance to have their views heard.
Our one page report is in both in English AND Welsh.
| Challenging gender stereotypes |
About one million young women live in poverty in Great Britain. There are many reasons for this, but one is the work they do. Women still dominate the lowest paid industries such as caring and cleaning.
Part of the problem is occupational segregation and gender stereotypes.
We want to gender stereotypes about work to be challenged. This can by done by using non-formal education for careers guidance. Download this pdf to find out more: in English and in Welsh.
| Supporting young mothers from Asian communities |
When young women from black and ethnic minority (BME) backgrounds become parents they often don't get the support services they need. YWCA talked to Asian young mums about what they need and developed a parenting skills course to promote positive parenting techniques.
FREE, 2 pages, illustrated. Download this two-page pdf document now.
| Great Expectations |
“Education, employment and training is not going to be an option for young mums until the groundwork for surviving in the world is done prior to dropping them into it. Juggling home/work and family is a major task for most people, just imagine doing it alone, with no support and without the weapons needed for survival!” - Lesley Barnett, teenage pregnancy reintegration officer, Wolverhampton
YWCA’s new research report, Great Expectations, asks the question: how realistic is the goverment target of getting 60 per cent of young mothers into education, employment or training?
By listening to what young women have to say and reviewing recent literature on teenage pregnancy and young mothers, we describe the needs of young mothers and highlight the difficulties they face. The report makes informed recommendations for change. This is essential reading for anyone working with young mothers or in social policy.
Cost £15 44 pages, illustrated
See the bottom of this page for how to order.
| Turning Opinion into Action |
This 4-page fold-out document suggests practical, fun and motivational ways for girls and young women to get their opinions heard and get involved at local, regional and national level. Ideal for youth clubs and schools, it can be used as a starting point for discussion by youth workers. It includes a full colour A2 poster to help inspire them into action!
Cost great value at £3 each, 5 for £10, or 10 for £15.
| Beyond the Bus Shelter: Young women's choices and challenges in rural areas |
There has been an upsurge of interest in rural issues in recent years. However, little attention has been paid to the problems facing young women living in rural areas. This report, available from September 2002: 'Beyond the Bus Shelter: young women's choices and challenges in rural areas', describes the issues faced by young rural women, using three diverse areas as case studies: Powys, Cumbria and Wiltshire.
The report highlights isolation, poor career prospects, limited training opportunities, poor public transport and patchy access to support services as critical problems. It makes a number of practical recommendations which could significantly improve life choices for young women in rural areas. Cost: £12. See the bottom of this page for how to order.
| Supporting Young Parents: Models of Good Practice |
Being a parent is always hard work, but being a young parent can involve the additional pressures of negative social stereotypes as well as emotional, practical and financial problems.
Our research has revealed many different approaches to working with and supporting young parents. Over 200 young parents and practitioners were consulted in focus group and interviews. The results are now published in Supporting Young Parents: Models of Good Practice. This 44 page guide illustrates a variety of models of good practice and evaluates a range of service delivery methods. Young parents talk about their own experiences and advise on the support services that have worked for them.
This is essential reading for all those who work with young parents, as well as academics and policy makers in the field of parenting support.
You can now download this document as a FREE pdf simply by clicking here.
Download does not have a cover. If you want a hard copy, we can only send a photocopy,for £5. If you download this document and you find it useful, please consider making us a donation.
| Report: Young Urban and Female |
Researched and produced by the University of Hull's Gender Studies Department this report, published in September 2001, highlights the invisibility of young women's needs in urban regeneration and community development work. It raises concerns about the lack of consideration given to addressing gender disadvantage in government led initiatives. Having outlined the issues, Young Urban and Female makes practical recommendations on how young women can be effectively involved in urban regeneration and become true beneficiaries. Click here for report summary. Click here for more information on the research. Cost: £15. Please fill in the order form or email or phone us as below.
| Manifesto: It's a Girl Thing |
This FREE 4-page manifesto for girls aged 11-18 deals with issues highlighted by young women themselves and aims to aid discussion and examination of a variety of topics including: body image, self esteem, personal safety, gender stereotypes and education.
See the bottom of this page for how to order. A supporting postcard and poster are available, too. We welcome bulk orders of "It's a Girl Thing" and charge for postage and packaging from £2 for 10 copies up to £45 for 300 copies.
| Manifesto: Why Women, Why Now? |
Extensive research into the issues that concerned young women produced clear themes and some interesting results. These are published in this election manifesto. It addresses issues including: participation in the democratic process, education, work & income, health & safety, childcare and the criminal justice system. This document is only available online. Click on the image above to download the pdf.
| How to order our Publications |
To order any of the publications listed please call 01865 304215 or email us. You can also download, print off and send back to us to form below.
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