Commissioned by Blackpool Council’s SEED funding, United Youth Alliance in collaboration with Professor Karen McCardle co-produced youth‑led research project exploring young people’s understanding and experiences of gender bias. UYA trained and supported eight young people to become Young Researchers.
Over an eight‑month period, the Young Researchers designed, planned, and executed their own research project. Every aspect of this project from developing research questions to learning ethical and inclusive research methods and conducting peer interviews with other young people across the locality was informed by them. This process enabled participants not only to explore attitudes and experiences of gender bias, but also to build confidence and skills.
The report captures the full journey of the project, highlighting key themes emerging from young people’s testimonies, offering insight into how gender bias is understood, experienced through health and career information. The findings underline the importance of listening directly to young people and recognising them as experts in their own lives.