For comment, analysis and discussion from a woman’s perspective, these are our opinion articles.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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?
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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?
Opinion
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?
Opinion
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.