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Work
Australian women mostly working in same jobs since 1980s
The Conversation | April 14, 2023
While women are participating in the paid workforce more than ever, they continue to work in the same jobs they've have always had.
Money
Are you financially literate? Here are 7 signs you’re on the right track
The Conversation | April 7, 2023
We’re told to make sure we are financially literate but what does that mean in practice? Here are seven signs you’ve got the basics.
Health
Endometriosis: targeting different pain key to improving treatment
The Conversation | March 31, 2023
About 40 per cent of women with endometriosis have neuropathic pain – a type of pain that doesn’t respond to traditional pain treatments.
Work
Gender diversity on boards improves organisational performance
The Conversation | March 3, 2023
Men and women offer valuable contributions to company boards. To reap these benefits, organisations should keep increasing gender diversity.
Work
Supporting feminine leadership can help create a just and kinder future
The Conversation | March 1, 2023
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.
Business
Why are there fewer young women in entrepreneurship than young men?
The Conversation | November 30, 2022
There are still barriers that prevent women from entering entrepreneurship and a research collective set out to find out why.
Life
Women in sport: Misogyny among male fans rife but progressive masculinities rising
The Conversation | November 11, 2022
A new survey of football fans shows that while many men feel threatened by women's sport, a growing number are on board.
Life
The Conversation | November 7, 2022
Since the High Court’s establishment, women have come a long way – and a majority female bench will have significant implications.
Life
How did the patriarchy start – and will evolution get rid of it?
The Conversation | November 4, 2022
The patriarchy isn’t some kind of 'natural order of things' – it hasn’t always been prevalent and may in fact disappear eventually.