In Melbourne later this week they are having an “IQ Debate” on the topic: Has Feminism Failed? The evidence supposedly is that because we have not yet reached the nirvana of equality this is the fault of feminism. When asked about this by the Sunday Age newspaper, I replied that it is society – not [...]
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IN THE 19TH CENTURY, the paramount moral challenge was slavery. In the 20th century, it was totalitarianism. In this century, it is the brutality inflicted on so many women and girls around the globe: sex trafficking, acid attacks, bride burnings and mass rape. Read the article Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Status of Women, has asked the Council on Reducing Violence Against Women and Children to come up with a national plan. submissions to the Council are being invited at present. The deadline for submissions is July 31 so hurry. Details on how to make a submission. Tuesday, 22 July 2008 Introducing paid maternity leave, tackling sexual harassment and bridging the gender gap in retirement savings were among the priorities highlighted today when federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick outlined her plan of action towards gender equality. “The stories and ideas that people shared with me during my Listening Tour have shaped my plan [...] This year marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of The Vagina Monologues, a performance piece that celebrates women’s bodies, and raises money to fight violence against women. Sydney will be one of many thousands of cities around the world putting on special performances of the piece to mark the anniversary — and raise money [...] |
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