Lad Culture in Higher Education: Sexism, Sexual Harassment and Violence

Responding to increasing concerns about the harmful effects of so-called ‘lad culture’ in British universities, and related ‘bro’ and ‘frat’ cultures in US colleges, this book is the first to explore and analyse the perspectives of university staff on these cultures, which students suggest foster the normalisation of sexism, homophobia, racism, sexual harassment and violence.

Drawing on in-depth interviews with a broad range of staff and faculty across different types of universities in Engl...