We have celebrated the victories of first-wave and second-wave feminism, but there is still a lot of work to be done, writes Chris Wallace in the latest edition of GriffithREVIEW.
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FEMINISM
When ‘sisters’ are sent to the back of the room, ask questions
Claims that women are being sent to the back of the room at some Islamic events at Melbourne University should be addressed. But other religions also discriminate on gender.
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Alan Jones and the 30%: women, women everywhere
Women are reaching that critical 30% threshold of representation in politics and media — which is terrifying for the likes of Alan Jones, writes ethicist, researcher, writer and commentator Leslie Cannold in the book Destroying the Joint: Why Women Have to Change the World.
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Women in media? Destroy the Joint misses the point
Does the Destroy the Joint movement actually miss the point? In a fiery blog post that had social media abuzz over the weekend, feminist provocateur Helen Razer says the small-target strategy isn’t working.
READ MOREGender, sexuality and cybersecurity: an online tale
An online rights movement that rejects women turns its back on feminism’s rich tradition of resistance to social control. So what’s going on?
READ MORECrikey Clarifier: how the parties’ policies compare on women
From paid parental leave to child care rebates for nannies and the current gender pay gap, Rose Powell outlines the differences in policies for working women by the two major parties.
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After shaky start, 2012 a triumph for feminism
Despite all the claims that feminism is dead, 2012 proved a landmark year for women around the world — from Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech to Hillary Clinton. Is social media facilitating a new wave of feminism?
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Hold the applause: why one topic is not fit for comedy
Comedian Courteney Hocking told a rape joke in her early days in stand-up. She regrets it now, explaining why rape jokes should be avoided — particularly by male comedians.
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Wanted: women to infiltrate white male shock jock crew
Talkback radio is dominated by male presenters. If we’re to have any hope of diversity of opinion we need more women on the radio, says radio producer Kate Leaver.
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Essential: why the world still judges a woman on her high heels
An Essential poll has found that on some indicators — particularly concerning appearance — sexism appears to be getting worse.
READ MOREThe press gallery v the peanut gallery
Crikey readers have their say on Gillard’s speech — and Crikey’s coverage.
READ MOREJane Caro: why Margie Abbott is bloody revolutionary
Margie and Tony Abbott are more than welcome to join the ranks of the feminists. And the fact that they want to do so speaks volumes for the comeback of a movement written off by John Howard.
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Crikey says: Margie brings on an important debate
Julian Assange v Julia Gillard in court? Unlikely, experts tell us. Alan Jones had plenty of time (without ads) to attack his bullies this morning. Jane Caro on Margie Abbott and feminism, and Gideon Haigh on the Brave News World. And just who is Andrew Bolt?
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Women ‘getting pissed and making fun of men’? Fabulous
There were plenty of nominees at the annual Ernie Awards last night, honouring men (and some women) who just don’t know when to shut up. Crikey was there to boo with the best of them.
READ MOREThe case for more women in sport — on and off the field
Senator Kate Lundy says the real challenge for the Australian Sports Commission is not how much funding it’s handing out, but how it can spend it effectively.
READ MOREWhat is feminism debate lets an issue go begging
The “40 Days for Life” protest was an anti-abortion “vigil” organised across the Western world.
READ MOREWhy are our theatres empty of women?
Why are there so few women in Australian theatre? In this special Cup of Tea, Ben Eltham and Rebecca Harkins-Cross examine the gender bias that still pervades the Australian performing arts
READ MOREWhat really happens when women negotiate
Women still earn, on average, 17.6% less then men. This is partly because women are less likely to negotiate, more likely to undervalue their work and perceived as less likeable if they do bargain, says Mara Olekalns.
READ MOREWomen deserve rape, say Delhi Police
Evidence given by police officers from New Delhi, India shows a complete disregard for women who have been raped, which officers believing women “asked for it” due to clothing, behaviour or social upbringing, reports Lakshmi Chaudhry.
READ MOREForced marriage: Muslim women treated like entertainment fodder
When it comes to Muslim women, everybody in Australia is a feminist, writes Joumanah El Matrah, executive director of the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre of Human Rights.
READ MOREProof the Daily Mail hates women
A Daily mail article titled “Why women hate me for being beautiful” has set the internet alight this week. But rather than criticising the author of the piece, Hadley Freeman questions why the Daily Mail treats women — its main readers — so poorly.
READ MORETalkback radio: the one medium where feminism dare not enter the waves
When you ask Amanda Blair, the only female radio presenter on commercial AM radio in Australia, if she’s encountered sexism in the workplace, her war stories seem to never end.
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‘A writer first and a woman after’: Overland journal’s Women’s Work
Women’s Work is Overland’s new anthology of short stories by emerging female writers launched today as part of International Women’s Day and developed in conjunction with the Stella Prize. Bethanie Blanchard reviews the stories.
READ MOREAre women even people?
Jessica Winter had always assumed that women were competent and autonomous people. But recent actions by others — ie. Rush Limbaugh — have made her question if women are even fully functioning human beings…
READ MORECrikey says: we’ll cop most criticism, but not sexism, not this time
Many of you certainly aren’t copping criticism of Gillard’s record, especially from our own Bernard Keane. But to suggest that his criticism is misogynist?
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