The Conversation
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Articles by The Conversation:
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.
Career
More women are studying STEM, but there are still stubborn workplace barriers
The Conversation | November 2, 2022
With unprecedented skills shortages looming in Australia, more than ever we need gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. H
Career
Why it’s a good career move to join a women’s business network
The Conversation | October 21, 2022
Joining a women's business network offers a valuable source of support, connection and opportunity, research shows.