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23/12/2025

11/12/2025

hari Kirihimete

08/12/2025

Why Treating Everyone “The Same” Actually Creates Inequality 🧵

New research just dropped mapping 4 powerful frameworks that flip traditional equity work on its head 👇

For decades, institutions tried achieving equality by treating everyone identically. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work.

These frameworks show why:

✨ Decolonisation isn’t theoretical—it’s concrete methodological practice ✨ Communities are knowledge authorities—not subjects to be studied ✨ Systems are the problem—not individuals or communities ✨ Equity ≠ equality—different communities may need different approaches

The paper examines: 🔹 Critical Tiriti Analysis & Discursive Tiriti Analysis (for Māori policy/discourse) 🔹 Progress World View & Discursive Equity Analysis (for sexual minority clinical/policy work)

Here’s what makes this groundbreaking:

These frameworks work TOGETHER across different levels—policy analysis, discourse critique, systemic barriers, and clinical practice. For multiply-marginalised communities (like Māori sexual minorities), you need ALL of them.

One framework = incomplete picture Integrated approach = comprehensive analysis

The key principle across all 4?

Affected communities must have FINAL authority—not just be consulted. Real power to say “this doesn’t serve us” and have institutions actually listen.

Gap identified: Māori communities have strong policy frameworks but need clinical equivalents. Future work ahead.

This is what equity as concrete practice—not abstract aspiration—looks like 💪

Link to full research in bio

01/12/2025

In rememberance

03/10/2025

Research making a difference 📚➡️📋

Our study on intimate partner violence in same-sex relationships has been cited in the Scottish Government’s framework for preventing gender-based violence in schools.

When research informs policy, it means real change for real people. This citation ensures that LGBTQ+ experiences are included in how schools across Scotland address violence prevention and support.

Grateful for this collaboration with brilliant colleagues and for the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

Link in bio for the full framework.

01/09/2025

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