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The Conversation

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Articles by The Conversation:

Endometriosis: targeting a different type of pain may be key in improving treatment – new research

Endometriosis: targeting different pain key to improving treatment

About 40 per cent of women with endometriosis have neuropathic pain – a type of pain that doesn’t respond to traditional pain treatments.

Gender diversity on boards improves organisational performance

Gender diversity on boards improves organisational performance

Men and women offer valuable contributions to company boards. To reap these benefits, organisations should keep increasing gender diversity.

Supporting feminine leadership can help create a just and kinder future

Supporting feminine leadership can help create a just and kinder future

As we face political, social and economic challenges, now is the time to recentre the feminine within and champion a different, kinder way to lead.

Why are there fewer young women in entrepreneurship than young men?

Why are there fewer young women in entrepreneurship than young men?

There are still barriers that prevent women from entering entrepreneurship and a research collective set out to find out why.

Women in sport: Misogyny among male fans rife but progressive masculinities rising

Women in sport: Misogyny among male fans rife but progressive masculinities rising

A new survey of football fans shows that while many men feel threatened by women's sport, a growing number are on board.

High Court of Australia

The High Court of Australia has a majority of women justices for the first time. Here’s why that matters

Since the High Court’s establishment, women have come a long way – and a majority female bench will have significant implications.

How did the patriarchy begin?

How did the patriarchy start – and will evolution get rid of it?

The patriarchy isn’t some kind of 'natural order of things' – it hasn’t always been prevalent and may in fact disappear eventually.

More women are studying STEM, but there are still stubborn workplace barriers

More women are studying STEM, but there are still stubborn workplace barriers

With unprecedented skills shortages looming in Australia, more than ever we need gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. H

Why it’s a good career move to join a women’s business network

Why it’s a good career move to join a women’s business network

Joining a women's business network offers a valuable source of support, connection and opportunity, research shows.