After a company recently released an app that displays the danger spots for women, I think we’re still not understanding the issue.
Are alcohol-free music festivals the answer?
NSW has a problem with music festivals, and the country has a problem with alcohol. If the government won’t budge on the issue, are alcohol-free events a viable option?
When it comes to women in parliament, Australia is 48th in the world
With Julie Bishop’s exit, the amount of women in our parliament continues to dwindle. When matched up against other countries, the magnitude of our problem becomes clear.
A feminist revision of 90’s “girl power”
With the Spice Girls threatening a return tour, I feel the women of tomorrow would be better served not taking them to heart as I did.
No women: Morrison’s David is a piece of work, reflective of the time
Scott Morrison’s pick for governor-general was as easy as it was predictable: An old white dude with military credentials. Women, take note, the boys club is very much alive.
If the police can’t find Toyah Cordingley’s killer, are the media right to step in?
Yesterday, the police eviscerated the media for putting forward a suspect in the Toyah Cordingley case. In response, the media are questioning the police for dragging their feet. Who is in the right?
All appearances: The shifting definitions of body image in 2018
I was mostly untouched by beauty standards until I had a daughter. We know it’s more than appearances, but having to force that upon her is a Herculean feat.
We’re discussing snags, not domestic violence. Why, Karl?
This week, the Bunnings sausage fiasco made it all the way to Parliament House. Why are we not discussing violence against women instead?
I thought I knew hardship – but I was blinded by my privilege
I was asked to address my hardship in order to qualify for a grant. While I missed out, I did learn about my own privilege.