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Is women’s empowerment a threat?

The La Trobe Bold Thinking Series hosted the Embracing the F-word event on 20 September 2018, following a discussion on the rise of modern feminism. 

Is women’s empowerment a threat?

The La Trobe Bold Thinking Series hosted the Embracing the F-word event on 20 September 2018, following a discussion on the rise of modern feminism. 

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Is women’s empowerment a threat?

The La Trobe Bold Thinking Series hosted the Embracing the F-word event on 20 September 2018, following a discussion on the rise of modern feminism. 

An inaugural event: Feminist Writers Festival

For some, feminism is a dirty word but not for the organisers of the inaugural Feminist Writers Festival this weekend. The festival will bring together feminist writers and

The S word

Following Amber Rose’s Slut Walk on the weekend, Ewa Staszewska explains that using the word ‘slut’ is oppressive towards women.

When marital status matters

French women have won the right to less intrusive titles and it’s time Australians had that same privilege, writes Joely Mitchell.

The power of a speech

In honour of International Women’s Day, Johanna Brasier looks back at some powerful feminism speeches from the last few years.

For the love of the game

The Zelic name is synonymous with Australian football on the pitch. Now, it’s gaining momentum in football circles off the pitch, writes Marissa Lordanic.

Girl Power

While comic book movies are currently dominating Hollywood, Tom Midwood ponders why there’s still no sign of a female superhero getting her own solo feature.

Absent from the party

Given the past seven days endured by Julia Gillard’s government, Bridget Rollason asks if Labor missed an opportunity for smarter discussion last week.

Fox goes post-feminist

Megyn Kelly’s on-air defiance in the face of sexism from two guests is indicative of the greater societal push towards equality, writes Liam Quinn.

The fight’s not over

Australian women have attained the right to vote and equal pay, but has the battle for equality already been won? asks Bridget Rollason.

Facebook feminism

Following the buzz surrounding Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg’s feminist manifesto ‘Lean In’, Tara Watson explores why the ideals of feminism are more important now than ever before.

The dress debate

The opportunity for a serious conversation about women was missed last week, says Helen Lobato, who attended the Melbourne SlutWalk rally on Saturday.