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Books
6 books about the climate crisis that offer hope
The Conversation | July 18, 2022
How to counter the gloom? We asked six environmental experts to each nominate a book about the climate crisis that offers hope.
Beauty
Grey-haired and radiant: reimagining ageing for women
The Conversation | July 15, 2022
Old women remain the butt of jokes; they are some of society’s most marginalised people. But age invites us to become our most authentic selves.
Work
Why women need male allies in the workplace – and why fighting sexism enriches men too
The Conversation | July 13, 2022
While women felt more included when they perceived male colleagues as allies, men discovered a rather surprising benefit too.
Life
Australia has more women in cabinet than ever before: what difference will diversity make?
The Conversation | July 11, 2022
Australia has lagged behind the rest of the world on gender equality, but now women make up almost half of cabinet. Will it make a difference?
Life
Pandemic’s impact on women derails decades of progress on gender equality
The Conversation | May 20, 2022
With the pandemic exacerbating gender inequalities, the fear is that decades of momentum towards gender equity is being lost.
Wellbeing
Why many women with autism and ADHD aren’t diagnosed until adulthood
The Conversation | May 9, 2022
Many women aren't diagnosed with autism or ADHD until adulthood, but here's what you can do if you think you're one of them.
Life
Structural barriers remain for women who want to pursue higher education
The Conversation | May 4, 2022
Many women want to pursue higher education, but structural barriers remain. This research offers solutions.
Fashion
How women dress for other women
The Conversation | April 11, 2022
Research shows that women ‘dress defensively’ to avoid aggression from other women and how wardrobe choices can be part of a delicate social dance.
Money
How to reduce investing’s gender gap: try talking about ethics
The Conversation | April 4, 2022
Many factors influence women’s underrepresentation in investment careers. One that isn’t often discussed: their concerns about ethics.