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Jessica Ringrose

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Prof University College London, UK. Canadian Feminist Sociologist studying youth, social media, digital activism, tech facilitated gender based violence and educational interventions New book out 2025: Teens, Social Media, & Image Based Abuse .. more

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Elizabethe Payne Ph.D. @ecpayne.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks to @drjackieullman.bsky.social @ejrenold.bsky.social @bwozolek.bsky.social @cristyndavies.bsky.social @cristownley.bsky.social @jessicaringrose.bsky.social @drmcquillan.bsky.social @cjpascoe.bsky.social @dortemarie.bsky.social @jengilbert.bsky.social and the many others not on this app.

Jessica Ringrose @jessicaringrose.bsky.social · 15d

In this new podcast you can listen to me discuss my new research on mobile phone banning in UK schools with UCL psychologist @marctibber.bsky.social

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 15d

🎙️ New Podcast Mini-Series: Inequalities in Focus
As part of our Disruptive Voices series, this mini-series invites you to engage in thought-provoking conversations with UCL researchers & interdisciplinary experts who are tackling some of society’s most pressing inequalities.
🎧👇https://bit.ly/42x2Rqv

Inequalities in Focus: UCL Grand Challenges launches podcast mini-series on Inclusive & Just Futures

As part of our Disruptive Voices series, this mini-series invites you to engage in thought-provoking conversations with UCL researchers and interdisciplinary experts who are tackling some of society’s...

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 15d

🎙️ New Podcast Mini-Series: Inequalities in Focus
As part of our Disruptive Voices series, this mini-series invites you to engage in thought-provoking conversations with UCL researchers & interdisciplinary experts who are tackling some of society’s most pressing inequalities.
🎧👇https://bit.ly/42x2Rqv

Inequalities in Focus: UCL Grand Challenges launches podcast mini-series on Inclusive & Just Futures

As part of our Disruptive Voices series, this mini-series invites you to engage in thought-provoking conversations with UCL researchers and interdisciplinary experts who are tackling some of society’s...

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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 24d

"Coverage on online misogyny tends to prioritise the opinions, behaviour and experiences of boys"

@chiarafehr.bsky.social and @jessicaringrose.bsky.social reflect on Emmy Award-winning 'Adolescence' and the importance of centring the voices/experiences of girls.
theconversation.com/girls-voices...

Girls’ voices are needed to tackle misogyny and the manosphere – but they are being ignored

Young people are already very familiar with and dealing with the mundane reality of misogyny in their everyday lives.

theconversation.com

Alison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · Jul 27

An open letter has been launched today (27/7/25) for members of the UK academic community (academics and other university staff) to sign, to press the UK Home Office to facilitate safe passage out of Gaza for 40+ students with offers for UK universities.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Open letter from UK university staff: Request for biometric deferral and safe evacuation of incoming Palestinian students and scholars from Gaza to UK Universities

More than 40 students currently trapped in Gaza with full scholarships to UK Universities are asking for a safe route to come and study. We, the academic community hoping to welcome these scholars, ca...

docs.google.com

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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · Jul 17

"Anti-pornography trends have tended to be steeped in conservative values of shame and blame that merely push issues underground rather than help young people develop their digital sexual literacies in ethical ways" says @jessicaringrose.bsky.social

www.newsweek.com/gen-z-men-t...

Gen Z men are turning against porn

"Boys and young men are not their fathers nor their grandfathers, this is great news for women and for men," Dr. Thomas Keith told Newsweek.

www.newsweek.com

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · Jul 6

The Supreme Court ruling and the draft EHRC Statutory Code has left trans people in the UK feeling scared and confused.

To help you navigate this nightmare, we've created a Know Your Rights resource. Find it at transactual.org.uk/know-your-rights

#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #Queer #TransAlly

Text says: What if someone tells me to leave the toilets? There’s a lot of confusion about our rights at the moment. Read our Know Your Rights resource for accurate, up to date info. transactual.org.uk/know-your-rights. Illustration of a person with short hair.

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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · Jun 21

How can schools be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ students?

‪@jessicaringrose.bsky.social recommends schools:
- Provide relationships and sex education that addresses LGBTQ+ identities
- Challenge gender stereotypes and transphobic bullying
- Uphold confidentiality

theconversation.com/the-supr...

The Supreme Court’s ruling on gender raises serious questions for schools

New guidance states schools must not permit trans pupils to use the bathroom of their identified gender, but they still have a duty to safeguard them.

theconversation.com

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Lily O’Farrell @vulgadrawings.bsky.social · Jun 8

A cartoon about the Skinny Tok to alt-right pipeline for young women and teenage girls 🧵

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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · May 28

"High-quality relationships and sex education lessons that cover issues of LGBTQ+ sexual health and rights will enable schools to be inclusive environments that prioritise the safety, respect and dignity of all pupils," says @jessicaringrose.bsky.social
theconversation.com/the-supr...

The Supreme Court’s ruling on gender raises serious questions for schools

New guidance states schools must not permit trans pupils to use the bathroom of their identified gender, but they still have a duty to safeguard them.

theconversation.com

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Devina Sarwatay @devinasarwatay.bsky.social · May 24

Represented @citystgeorges.bsky.social at the impactful
Care or Control? Regulating Technology Behaviour & Gender at School
@ucl.ac.uk @ioe.bsky.social led by @jessicaringrose.bsky.social
Key research practice policy leaders in attendance. Here's the thought-provoking day!
#CityStGeorges #CityStGSCC

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Digital Intimacies @digitprin.bsky.social · May 24

📅 Di.G.I.T Conference Programme!
25–26 September 2025 | 📍University of Padova

Keynotes
✨Jessica Ringrose on Post-Digital Intimacy as a Theoretical Framework
✨Paul Byron on Mental Health, Care & Friendship on TikTok

💻 Full programme & info: digitalintimacies.eu/en/programme/

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Devina Sarwatay @devinasarwatay.bsky.social · May 20

Please join us for an agenda setting hybrid event @ucl.ac.uk May 23 organised by @jessicaringrose.bsky.social

Care or Control? Regulating Technology, Behaviour & Gender at School

I'll be representing @citystgeorges.bsky.social & joining an incredible lineup of academic & charitable organisation 1/

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · May 16

The Supreme Court decision that the words "man" & "woman" in the Equality Act refer to biological sex has serious implications for schools & uncertainty for the trans pupils they are trying to support.

Read more from @jessicaringrose.bsky.social for @theconversation.com: tinyurl.com/2rwa8e3p

The Supreme Court’s ruling on gender raises serious questions for schools

New guidance states schools must not permit trans pupils to use the bathroom of their identified gender, but they still have a duty to safeguard them.

Jessica Ringrose @jessicaringrose.bsky.social · May 15

theconversation.com/the-supreme-...
Just out in the conversation. Protect trans and gender diverse youth in school!

The Supreme Court’s ruling on gender raises serious questions for schools

New guidance states schools must not permit trans pupils to use the bathroom of their identified gender, but they still have a duty to safeguard them.

theconversation.com

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Dr Chris Noone @chris-noone.bsky.social · May 10

Just out! Our peer-reviewed critique of the Cass Review has been published by BMC Medical Research Methodology. Please read and share. We show that the Cass Review is fatally flawed and should not be the basis for policy or practice in transgender healthcare.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Digital Intimacies @digitprin.bsky.social · May 9

Spotlight on @jessicaringrose.bsky.social: a leading voice in youth digital activism and feminist research.
Her research is essential for anyone working in education or activism!
Don’t miss her keynote at #DIGIT2025.

#YouthActivism #EducationForChange #DigitalFeminism #GenderResearch #MediaStudies

Jessica Ringrose @jessicaringrose.bsky.social · May 8

theconversation.com/girls-voices...
Our article unpacks the deeply unethical idea to screen #Adolescence in schools. Did anyone think about asking what that might be like for girls?

Girls’ voices are needed to tackle misogyny and the manosphere – but they are being ignored

Young people are already very familiar with and dealing with the mundane reality of misogyny in their everyday lives.

theconversation.com

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British Sociological Association @britsoci.bsky.social · May 5

Get a better understanding of the politics of journal publication – book now for ‘Demystifying the Politics of Interdisciplinary Journal Publication’, a free BSA Postgraduate Forum event, 15 May, University of Edinburgh tinyurl.com/554t7f6n #sociology

Get a better understanding of the politics of journal publication – book now for ‘Demystifying the Politics of Interdisciplinary Journal Publication’, a free BSA Postgraduate Forum event, 15 May, University of Edinburgh tinyurl.com/554t7f6n #sociology

Jessica Ringrose @jessicaringrose.bsky.social · May 2

Really excited to sign off on the front & back cover of forthcoming book today! 💜🍌💛 what a journey it’s been. Huge thanks to esteemed colleagues for endorsements!

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Elizabethe Payne Ph.D. @ecpayne.bsky.social · May 2

The GEA conference is this month. We will have a panel on the new bullying book. If you’re going, we’re on Th! @genderanded.bsky.social @drjackieullman.bsky.social @ejrenold.bsky.social @jessicaringrose.bsky.social

Jessica Ringrose @jessicaringrose.bsky.social · Apr 30

Woohoo! So excited about this incredible conference in Padua Italy September 25-26. There is likely still time to submit an abstract! digitalintimacies.eu/conference/

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Jessica Ringrose @jessicaringrose.bsky.social · Apr 28

May 23rd 2025 UCL registration Care or Control? Regulating Technology, Behaviour and Gender at School

@sonialivingstone.bsky.social @andyincornwall.bsky.social @rcecoleman.bsky.social @devinasarwatay.bsky.social @emilysetty.bsky.social @craighaslop.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/care-or-co...

Care or Control? Regulating Technology, Behaviour and Gender at School

Join us to discuss the global uptake of mobile phone ban in schools to support/promote young people’s rights and prevent sexual violences.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Katy Montgomerie 🦗 @katymontgomerie.com · Apr 22

This statement about the transphobic Supreme Court ruling by the UK's Crab Museum (yes a museum about crabs) is better than 99% of the statements I've seen on the topic

www.crabmuseum.org/visit

🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · Apr 22

Trans women are routinely denied healthcare, safe housing and dignity.

This isn’t an accident. It is hate, fuelled by those in power.

Trans rights are human rights — and I will always stand with the trans community.

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Apr 21

Part 3 on For Women Scotland Supreme Court case: can they appeal to Strasbourg, is it even compliant with Strasbourg case law, is it fair if it is one sided?

#supremecourt #equalityact #appeal #strasbourg #humanrights #women #transwomen #feminism

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Apr 21

PART 2: What are the practical implications of the Supreme Court judgment on ‘what is a woman’?

#humanrights #womensrights #trans #transwomen #supremecourt #justice #equalityact #equality

Jessica Ringrose @jessicaringrose.bsky.social · Apr 19

Thank you to all that protested today. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Simon Lamrock @simonlamrock.bsky.social · Apr 19

Thousands show solidarity at #TransRightsAreHumanRights Demo in Parliament Square.

Photo of thousands of people with placards and flags packing Parliament Square.

Thousands show solidarity at #TransRightsAreHumanRights Demo in Parliament Square.

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Simon Lamrock @simonlamrock.bsky.social · Apr 19

Thousands show solidarity at #TransRightsAreHumanRights Demo in Parliament Square.

Photo of thousands of people with placards and flags packing Parliament Square.

Thousands show solidarity at #TransRightsAreHumanRights Demo in Parliament Square.

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Vagina Museum @vaginamuseum.bsky.social · Apr 19

A statement from the Board of Trustees of the Vagina Museum regarding trans inclusion.

The Vagina Museum Board of Trustees response to the UK Supreme Court ruling

In light of the UK Supreme Court ruling, the Board of Trustees of the Vagina Museum wish to express their unequivocal support of and solidarity with their trans staff, volunteers, community partners, visitors and wider audience.

From the outset, the Vagina Museum has always been trans inclusive. An important part of its mission around spreading knowledge and raising awareness of gynaecological anatomy and health has been to challenge normative assumptions around our bodies and how they may or may not be connected to experiences of gender, gender expression and broader sexuality.

In doing so, we highlight that sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and other characteristics related to sexual identity exist in various different combinations and their relationship to one another is never clear cut. What is clear to us is that everyone, regardless of their body parts, are deserving of human rights, dignity and the power to identity as they wish to.

Just as we act as a forum for women’s reproductive health and rights from a feminist, inclusive and intersectional perspective; we will continue to advocate for trans+, non-binary and queer communities and rights.

We cannot talk about feminism unless our feminism includes trans folks.
We cannot talk about reproductive rights without trans rights.
We cannot advocate for human rights without trans rights.

The ruling comes amidst an increasingly frightening climate for trans people in the UK and globally. We will continue to abide by our values, and ensure that the Vagina Museum remains a space in which trans people are included, welcomed and celebrated.

In solidarity.