Feminism
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Like Thatcher, Hanson won’t use the F-word. But it’s central to her appeal
Conservative female politicians are slow to champion feminism, but none more so than populist strongwomen such as Pauline Hanson.
- Jacqueline Maley
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I came up with a brilliant idea. Then I watched my male boss pass it off as his own
Before the manosphere, there has been a long line of gifted women whose achievements were “erased” by men.
- Jane Caro
‘Why won’t she shut up?’: The blunt verdict that Lena Dunham was dreading on her new memoir
She was hailed as a voice of the Millennial generation – yet it’s only now that Dunham is beginning to process the pain and self-loathing she had at the time.
- David Marchese
- Opinion
- Culture wars
I was cancelled from a feminist rally. I’ve got a strong hunch as to why
When it comes to the Middle East, both the left and the right are inclined to cancel those with whom they disagree rather than hearing them out.
- Catharine Lumby
The Sydney time capsule from when women were butterflies and men ruled the world
The decor of the State Theatre reveals plainly what it was acceptable for men and women to do at the time it was constructed.
- Julie Power
Forget the manosphere: The Inspired Unemployed’s weakness is their greatest strength
Comedy duo Matt Ford and Jack Steele say they hope their hit podcast – which is returning after a two-year absence – is part of the movement pushing against toxic masculinity.
- Kayla Olaya
- Opinion
- Opinion
I watched the manosphere documentary. Wow, are men OK?
Oh man, we’re witnessing a degenerate masculinity.
- Jacqueline Maley
Feeling tired, sluggish and unlovable? The ‘Good Girl’ myth may be to blame
Breaking this outdated script takes guts, and starts with these tiny changes.
- Caitlin Judd
‘On the backs of women who have shouted’: Why this classic Australian work still matters
Kala Gare is playing the rebellious protagonist in My Brilliant Career. After calling out audience members for “groping” last year, her character’s courage resonates.
- Kayla Olaya
- Opinion
- International Women's Day
I don’t take part in this sisterhood jamboree. Why? Let’s start with the Big Lie
The organisers of International Women’s Day says we are equal to men. I have news for them.
- Parnell Palme McGuinness