- A big study looks at women in academies.
- The research used many organisation records.
- Women are still a small group.
- Few academies are led by women.
- Almost half have no women leaders.
- Women report more discrimination and harassment.
- Many say the complaint systems do not work.
- The change is small over ten years.
- The study asks for clearer rules and money.
- People want rules and real money now.
Difficult words
- academy — a school or organisation for studyacademies
- research — careful study to find facts or information
- leader — a person who is in charge of othersleaders
- discrimination — unfair treatment of people by others
- harassment — bad behaviour that upsets or scares people
- complaint — a report that something is wrong
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Discussion questions
- Do you think complaint systems should work better?
- Do you want a woman leader at your school or job?
- Have you ever made a complaint at work or school?
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