News & Views Knock Down the House: The women who took on the US Congress A new Netflix documentary, Knock Down the House, chronicles Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Paula Jean Swearengin, Amy Vilela and Cori Bush.
News & Views Caster Semenya, sport & the policing of women’s bodies Caster Semenya lost her case with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which many argue was imposed specifically to restrict her participation in athletics.
News & Views Women shouldn’t have to change their behaviour to be safe on the street Nearly a year on from the shocking murder of Eurydice Dixon, there has been little to no improvement in the safety of women on Australia’s streets.
News & Views Israel Folau, Tiger Woods & the reality of being a sporting superstar Sporting codes have long been willing to overlook the indiscretions of superstars due to their commercial value & popularity. Is that changing?
News & Views How sport continues to sideline women Despite the growing popularity of AFLW the level of interest in, and the treatment of, women’s sport remains problematic.
News & Views The 5 words women need to start hearing: ‘It’s ok to be childfree’ For the women who don’t – or can’t – have children, there is a socially ingrained stigma attached to not being a mother. It’s something we need to change.
News & Views It’s time to stop excusing NRL ‘bad boys’ for their toxic behaviour towards women The NRL will enact a ‘no-fault policy’ where players are stood down until matters are legally resolved following a spate of alleged crimes against women
News & Views The challenge of letting ‘busy’ go when work is tied to self worth For many, being ‘busy’ and working long hours are the arbitrary markers of success. It’s a difficult habit to break, especially if your work is tied to your self worth
News & Views Men are still gaslighting women, on TV and in politics As seen on Married at First Sight, women are common targets of gaslighting, a tactic used to discredit and dismiss women as disproportionately emotional.
News & Views Five things employers can do to better support women It’s not rocket science, but it does take commitment, cultural change and an ability to shift the status quo. Employers CAN better support women
Uncategorised We must keep talking about the treatment of women in Saudi Arabia Rahaf Mohammed’s plight has cast a spotlight on the treatment of women in Saudi Arabia. We must ensure that it continues to shine.