Anti-feminist women: The Misterhood of the Travelling Misogyny
Those watching the Women’s World Cup will be those who kick FIFA in the balls
Last night, our national team beat Brazil. However, the greater meaning of the Women’s World Cup sits just below the surface.
Protest that just reads the headline is dangerous as it is stupid
The modern discourse is in trouble. Instead of protest bringing change, I’ve found that it’s quickly just become a way to hear oneself talk, and facts be damned.
Guys, we need to talk about the violence against women we enable
Guys, it’s well overdue. No longer can we defer to women to educate us, nor can we quietly offer support. In this country, we’re the problem. We need to accept this.
To design safer parks for women, planners must listen to their stories
While men need to adjust their behaviour towards women, park planners must also hear them and ensure that public spaces are created with them in mind.
Alabama’s stance on abortion affects us too
Clearly, the distant lawmakers of Alabama are happy to take control of my uterus. Well, regarding abortion, I have a couple of things to say.
True feminism is more than a vote factory
The concept of feminism has been rather hijacked, with the concept of fake feminism taking root, where those involved are actually helping the system that marginalises them.
TBS Next Gen: The objectification of girls starts early, it needs to stop
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Giselle Atlas (13) discusses the unfair expectations that have been placed on girls since time immemorial.
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.
The scheme using sport to connect fathers and their daughters
In an effort to bridge the gap between Australian fathers and their daughters, one man believes sport is the answer. With government funding secured, our elected officials seem to believe him.
In America, fear will be the death of us all
The American Reality is fear, and fear alone. Despite the change of location, or face, or reason, there is one thing that binds us.
Australia can do more to keep women in parliament
The resignation of Kelly O’Dwyer highlighted a rather obvious issue: our parliament is a hostile work environment for women. Solutions do exist, however.
There is a sharp decline of male teachers in this country – This is why
As it stands, we are losing male teachers at a rate of knots. In fact, some believe that it may stop being an option as soon as 2050. So, how did we get here?
Violence against women, Australia says “meh”
Six months ago, I wrote about the senseless murder of Eurydice Dixon. We women have noticed what you get angry about—and it isn’t us.
69: The number of Australian women killed in 2018
Last year, 69 women were murdered, firmly establishing our national problem. Sadly, a repeat in 2019 is absolutely possible.
Cricket Australia’s pro-women push doesn’t convince this maiden
After a year of scandal, Cricket Australia seems to have turned the corner. However, after seeing an ad that emboldened women, I’m absolutely sure that they have not changed.
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.
Wall street avoids women at all cost, weaponises our war on common sense
In this week alone, we’ve banned a Christmas song, the use of meat-based puns, The Little Mermaid and conversing with women. I fear whatever sense that was left is now gone.
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?
#MeToo could matter, if congress treats it like a financial crisis
There might be the promise of change in the post-midterm US, but movement on #MeToo hinges on the mindset of Congress.
The women of today are changing tomorrow – they should be noticed
It has been said that millennial women are at the helm of some of the most transformative social movements in recent memory. Having met them, I have to agree.
A dog is protection, and other myths we women tell ourselves
Toyah Cordingley was murdered, despite her walking her dog, something we women trust will keep us safe. Her fear is ours too.
