For comment, analysis and discussion from a woman’s perspective, these are our opinion articles.
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.
Opinion
What is fun, and are we having ‘fun’ anymore?
Sharon Green | March 28, 2021
As she adjusts to a ‘new normal’ during a pandemic and enters her mid-thirties, Sharon Green asks: are we having fun anymore?
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Is it just me, or does making plans for 2021 seem ludicrous?
Sharon Green | January 31, 2021
Does the idea of setting goals and fulfilling personal achievements in another unpredictable year seem absurd, asks Sharon Green.
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Is it immoral to have children in the era of extreme climate change?
Laura Roscioli | October 18, 2020
Faced with a future of catastrophic climate change, writer Laura Roscioli asks if it’s immoral to bring children into a decaying world.
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‘We all want to feel seen’: Why diversity in fashion matters
Laura Roscioli | July 26, 2020
Real bodies need to be accepted and celebrated for what they are; as true, normal, and beautiful, writes Laura Roscioli.
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Why we need to stop complimenting women on losing weight
Emma Lennon | July 12, 2020
Commenting on a woman’s body, even if you think it’s a compliment, could be more harmful than you think, writes Emma Lennon.
Opinion
Is it just me, or do you feel like you’re living in limbo?
Sharon Green | July 5, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic has put a lot of things on hold, many of us may be feeling like we’re living in limbo, writes Sharon Green.