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How shocking sexism becomes normal in 'elite' environments
The pipeline of sexist entitlement begins in childhood and continues through to the boardroom.
- by Jane Gilmore
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Invisible perpetrators, blameable victims: why is gendered violence still reported this way?
All the myths about rape and DV are still played out in headlines that erase or excuse perpetrators and blame victims.
- by Jane Gilmore
Game of Thrones: Why Littlefinger's manipulation was patriarchy personified
Contains spoilers for season 7 of Game of Thrones, obviously.
- by Naomi Chainey
Clementine Ford: Parents should worry about something real, not boys wearing dresses
Let's pretend for a moment that the statements of fear from the No campaign aren't completely bonkers, and consider why people are afraid of them.
- by Clementine Ford
Silenced? No, bigots are just angry that fewer people are listening
The Hansons, Bolts and Sheltons of the world are suffering from diminished relevance.
- by Clementine Ford
Marriage equality's silent supporters need to speak up
It can be hard in conservative communities but it's essential that you support your LGBTI friends, writes Koraly Dimitriadis.
- by Koraly Dimitriadis
If childcare costs more than my salary, don't expect me to return to work
When childcare costs more than a woman's wage, calls to "just work anyway" don't help, writes Polly Dunning.
- by Polly Dunning
Clementine Ford: Why Joss Whedon's treatment of ex-wife Kai Cole matters
This isn't about the simple matter of whether or not a man cheated on his wife.
- by Clementine Ford
What killjoys complaining about women-only spaces in the name of 'equality' don't get
A pool in the UK recently closed its women-only swimming session after a complaint. This isn't about equality.
- by Clementine Ford
Our disturbing impulse to blame the Charlottesville driver's mother for his actions
Samantha Bloom was ambushed by press after her 20-year-old son was charged with murder, and immediately became a convenient scapegoat.
- by Naomi Chainey
Taylor Swift's powerful win is a reminder that all women deserve better
The pop superstar's testimony has already inspired prominent women in Australia to come forward with their own records of abuse.
- by Clementine Ford