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How shocking sexism becomes normal in 'elite' environments

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?

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

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

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

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

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
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If childcare costs more than my salary, don't expect me to return to work

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

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

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

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

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