Dr Olga Frańczak
My research project
"What seems to be the problem?" Problematisation of gender stereotyping by the Council of Europe
Gender stereotyping is recognised as a challenge by major international organisations. Various policies and legally binding instruments have been introduced to tackle it. Despite these commitments gender stereotyping continues to persist, putting their effectiveness in question. However, gender stereotyping has not sparked a notable debate in legal scholarship and this project addresses this gap. This interdisciplinary thesis studies how the biggest European human rights organisation, the Council of Europe (CoE), problematises gender stereotypes in its legal and policy work.
Obtained the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Scholarship.
Supervisors
Professional Background
- The Council of Europe Gender Equality Division – Researcher (2021)
- Diversity and Inclusion Trainer (2018-2021)
- Women’s Rights Centre of Wroclaw - Campaigns and Communication Officer (2011-2020)
- European Women’s Lobby - Membership & Governance Assistant (2016)
- OKW Law Firm Karolina Lach-Guziak – Legal Assistant (2013-2016)
In the media
Research
Research interests
Gender stereotyping, Human rights, Feminism, Discrimination, Diversity, Gender Equality, Intersectionality
Conference papers
- “Gender stereotypes vs. culture” – the ratification of the Istanbul Convention in Poland, UACES 2019 Conference, Lisbon and ECPG 2019 Conference, Amsterdam
- (Stereo)typical roles – a feminist perspective on the role of law in eradication of harmful gender stereotypes, Law and Society Association Annual Conference, 2019, DC
- ‘Roots of the current gender discourse in Poland. Process of the ratification of the Istanbul Convention’, Impacts of Gender Discourse on Polish Politics, Society & Culture Comparative Perspectives, 2018, UCL
- ‘Between stereotypes and Human Rights’, Towards Gender Equality: Clashes in Law Conference, 2018, University of Sussex
- ‘Gender stereotyping represented in the work of the Council of Europe, Doctoral College Conference, 2018, University of Surrey
My teaching
Associate Lecturer - Engendering World Politics (2022)
Seminar Leader - Evolution of an Integrated Europe (2019)
Accredited Fellow of the Higher Education Academy after completing the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (2019)
My publications
Publications
(The issue of gender stereotypes in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women)