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Articles on International Women's Day
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Alcohol is a leading cause of early deaths among 15- to 49-year-old women worldwide, but drinks marketers love using empowerment to sell them more products.
The Academy still isn’t recognising women’s filmmaking. But you can.
There’s a problem in thinking more women on boards is a great indicator of significant progress on diversity.
A new look at ancient texts allows for a pivotal perspective on the role of a certain Greek woman.
English is a language made by men, for men and it reinforces inequality.
Australia is held back not only socially, but also economically by gender inequality, and it needs to be addressed in the classroom.
Escape the romance trap with these heroines.
Iran’s young “daughters of the revolution” are protesting hijab laws and demanding equal rights. They’re the ultimate symbol of female resistance on this International Women’s Day.
Adequate and quality childcare determines women’s participation in the labour force and the type of work they can take on.
Russian revolutionary Nadezhda Krupskaya, like other leading women in the new Stalin-led state, was marginalised. But in her case, because she was Lenin’s widow.
Planet 50:50 is a worthy aspiration this International Women’s Day – but there is still a mountain to climb and employers need to help.
On Q&A, panellist Faustina Agolley questioned whether there were laws protecting against revenge porn in Australia. As it turns out, it all depends on where you live.
In 15th and 16th century France, two female textile guilds - comprised of single women and wives working independently of their husbands - wielded great power. By the end of the 18th century, they had been dismantled.
It has been a rough year for the women of this world, which makes a day of recognition even more important.
Western countries are wising up to the fact that you have to deal with how the world is, not how you want it to be.
Several initiatives have been launched to foster a sporting culture more conducive to the involvement of women in South Africa, including new laws. But evidence shows much still needs to be done.
There are many inspiring female computer scientists in and from Africa. They have the power to inspire young women who might think that computer science is ‘only for men’.
Women have borne the brunt of government austerity policies since 2010.
Brussels is forever preaching women’s rights to member states, but it always seems to be men giving the orders.
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Professorial Fellow, Jumbunna IHL, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Law, University of Bristol
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Cadre en exercice, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
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Director, Gender and Women's History Research Centre, Australian Catholic University
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Adjunct Faculty AGSM Executive Education and CIFR, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Literature and Gender Studies, Victoria University
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Associate Professor of Criminology, Monash University
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Dean, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
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Associate lecturer in international relations, University of St Andrews
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Professor & Dean, School of Media and Communication, RMIT University
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Associate Professor of Sociology, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Professor, Family and Sexual Violence, RMIT University
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Professor Emeritus of Media and Culture, Griffith University, Griffith University
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Associate Professor of International Relations, University of Sydney
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Lecturer, University of the Western Cape
