For comment, analysis and discussion from a woman’s perspective, these are our opinion articles.
Opinion
Why we need to stop glamourising healing from trauma
Guest Writer | February 10, 2023
It’s time our pop culture stopped presenting emotional healing as a fairy tale. The healing process can be messy and complicated, writes Lisa Cox.
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I live in a bigger body — and I still love myself
Ava Roman | February 1, 2023
If you struggle with your confidence as a plus-sized woman, here are the ways I stay loving myself no matter what, writes Ava Roman.
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The case for quitting while you still have a choice
Staff Writer | December 22, 2022
Contrary to popular belief, quitting will get you to where you want to go faster. Here's why.
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Activism vs reactivism: How to use social media for good
Emma Lennon | December 16, 2022
What’s the difference between making a real impact online and reacting unconsciously to every upsetting news story that pops up in our feed?
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Why we need to change the narrative around female singlehood
Emma Lennon | May 23, 2022
When coupledom is the default, single women become devalued and invalidated. It's time to change the narrative around female singlehood.
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Why I no longer care about being ‘nice’
Emma Lennon | February 14, 2022
Being ‘nice’ leaves too little room for authentic opinions, behaviours and emotions, so I’m ditching the social construct, writes Emma Lennon.
Opinion
Success isn’t defined by motherhood
Tanya Williams | November 17, 2021
As a child-free by choice advocate, Tanya Williams asks: why does a woman’s life only have value if they are having babies?
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My decision to be child-free is not a reflection on your choice to be a mum
Tanya Williams | October 13, 2021
Tanya Williams is happily married with no children. So why do other people have such a problem with her choice to be child-free?
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Let’s banish the word ‘selfish’ from the child-free conversation
Tanya Williams | August 6, 2021
For child-free women, the word ‘selfish’ is often used to describe their life choice. Here’s why we need to banish that word from the conversation.