What is unique about these latest census numbers is Australians filled out their surveys during one of the greatest disruptors to work and home life – the COVID pandemic.
The Suffocating Blanket of Heteronormativity
Heteronormativity is defined as: “the privileged and normalized view of heterosexuality.” It is a social and cultural expectation of straightness and gender conformity.
Heteronormativity is defined as: “the privileged and normalized view of heterosexuality.” It is a social and cultural expectation of straightness and gender conformity.
Why ‘Heartstopper’ Means So Much to Queer Viewers
When I talk with my queer friends about Heartstopper, we always come back to the same two words when we attempt to describe it; “safe” and “warm.”
When I talk with my queer friends about Heartstopper, we always come back to the same two words when we attempt to describe it; “safe” and “warm.”
Our Children Will Ask, ‘What Did You Know’?
Children have been born into times of peril through-out our history. Through wars, plagues and famines, children have come.
Children have been born into times of peril through-out our history. Through wars, plagues and famines, children have come.
Research Wrap: Time Poverty, Parenting and Mental Health
According to the study, approximately 10% of fathers report symptoms of depression, while 18% report elevated symptoms of anxiety and/or stress.
According to the study, approximately 10% of fathers report symptoms of depression, while 18% report elevated symptoms of anxiety and/or stress.
A (Feminist) Love Story Saved by Radical Empathy
In a world in which there is so much heated division, the way in which Niki and Chuck negotiated a way through their differences provides a master-class in radical empathy.
In a world in which there is so much heated division, the way in which Niki and Chuck negotiated a way through their differences provides a master-class in radical empathy.
Online Data Could Be Used Against People Seeking Abortions
The marginalized and vulnerable populations whose online risks have been the subject of our attention are likely to grow exponentially.
The marginalized and vulnerable populations whose online risks have been the subject of our attention are likely to grow exponentially.
When Women Vote, Reason Trumps Rage
It takes a lot of guts to pause and look in the mirror in the middle of a heated debate, and acknowledge that the reflection is not perfect.
It takes a lot of guts to pause and look in the mirror in the middle of a heated debate, and acknowledge that the reflection is not perfect.
Why Some Women Oppose Gender Equality
Actually, we found they are more concerned that feminism and gender equality policies pose a threat to traditional gender values.
Actually, we found they are more concerned that feminism and gender equality policies pose a threat to traditional gender values.
Unpacking the Cumulative Inequality of Australian Women
This year’s International Women’s Day theme of #BreakTheBias invited us all to imagine a world that’s free of inequality, bias and discrimination.
This year’s International Women’s Day theme of #BreakTheBias invited us all to imagine a world that’s free of inequality, bias and discrimination.
Why Quotas and Not ‘Merit’ Are the Answer
Women still miss out on senior jobs simply because they are women.
Women still miss out on senior jobs simply because they are women.
Civility Policing: So What if Activists Cause Discomfort?
Confronting the reality of injustice in both our past and our present should be uncomfortable, and no one is entitled to immunity.
Confronting the reality of injustice in both our past and our present should be uncomfortable, and no one is entitled to immunity.
The Compelling Reason Women Must Help Negotiate Peace
In 2011, I travelled to Afghanistan as part of a defence sub-committee delegation. I was the only woman.
In 2011, I travelled to Afghanistan as part of a defence sub-committee delegation. I was the only woman.
The Glass Cliff: Why Women Lead in a Crisis
Experts suggested former British Prime Minister Theresa May was left standing on a glass cliff, because she reached a position of leadership at particularly precarious time.
Experts suggested former British Prime Minister Theresa May was left standing on a glass cliff, because she reached a position of leadership at particularly precarious time.
How Gender Bias Can Impact a Life
The average life expectancy for First Nations women is more than eight years less than non-indigenous women.
The average life expectancy for First Nations women is more than eight years less than non-indigenous women.
Gender and Office Housework: Who Cleans the Microwave?
Women and men should be equally rewarded for comparable behaviors.
Women and men should be equally rewarded for comparable behaviors.