News & Views Like all of us at this time of year, Serena Williams has a case of Mondayitis Serena Williams posted a video of herself lying across a dining table with her eyes closed while taking a business call. And we love it.
World Women-led online campaign to sanction Israel launches as humanitarian crisis in the Middle East worsens A women-led online campaign is calling on the Australian government to sanction Israel over the conflict in the Middle East, which is “tearing apart” human rights, press freedoms, healthcare and more.
Ed's Blog Ban the socials! But keep the gambling ads and urinating contests that ‘traditional’ media serves kids Kids are exposed to gambling ads, along with misogynistic content on ‘traditional’ media. Is social media really the main media issue for young people.
News & Views ‘Appearance-led’ social media content is profoundly impacting young people’s body image Nearly two thirds of Australians compare their bodies to what they see on social media, and it’s profoundly impacting the body image, eating habits and fitness routines of young people.
Life Tradwives: dangerous to feminism or passing internet trend? Tradwives (Traditional Wife) are trending. These women produce aesthetically pleasing content that glamourise domesticity. Is it harmful?
News & Views High social media use linked to excessive self-judgement and cosmetic surgery Young women who regularly engage with social media are more likely to consider cosmetic surgery, a new study has found.
News & Views Amy Schumer claps back after being accused of cyber-bullying Nicole Kidman Amy Schumer claps back after being accused of cyber-bullying Nicole Kidman on Monday for a “mean” post on her socials
News & Views Idealistic influencer videos are harming young women’s body image: research A new study suggests the exposure to short form, “appearance-ideal content” videos on social media is having a negative impact on body image.
Entrepreneurs MasterChef judge Melissa Leong’s brilliant response to ‘armchair prince’ MasterChef judge Melissa Leong endures a lot of cruelty on social media. Here’s how she hit back after one comment belittled her.
News & Views No filter: The brands that will no longer work with influencers who digitally alter images Ogilvy UK will no longer work with influencers who digitally manipulate their faces or bodies for brand campaigns.
News & Views Abuse of women not taken seriously by ‘negligent’ Instagram, new report says The report analysed messages sent to 5 famous Instagram users including, actor Amber Heard, and UK television presenter Rachel Riley.
Women's Health News Instagram and the mental load of fitness and exercise for women How much fitness is enough? When does a relationship with exercise move to extreme levels? And what role does Instagram play?