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While enormous progress has been made for women’s rights in Australia, we are far from the finish line. In this video, we explore five serious consequences of gender inequality that prevail today and how they impact women. You can read a written version of this story on our website: https://shedefined.com.au/life/5-ways-gender-inequality-affects-australian-women-today/ Video presented by Sharon Green, founding editor of SHE DEFINED. ---- Key chapters: 00:22 Introduction 01:05 1. Domestic violence 02:10 2. The pay gap 03:00 3. The pink tax 03:58 4. Homelessness 04:37 5. Physical and mental health 05:32 More work to be done
How gender inequality affects Australian women today | SHE DEFINED
Sentiments of parental regret are not as rare as you might imagine, so why is nobody talking about it? Parents who admit to regretting having children, usually anonymously, often cite feelings of burnout, financial strain, and unexpected responsibilities as the reason for their doubts. These parents adore their children but find the role of caregiving more demanding than expected. The idea that, once conceived, your child is not the centre of your world and an unlimited source of joy is quite taboo in a society characterised by pronatalism. The result is that many parents deny or ignore their feelings of regret out of fear of judgement from others or, indeed, themselves. But it is an important issue to discuss which is why we're opening up the conversation in this video. What do you think? You can read a written version of this story on our website: https://shedefined.com.au/life/child-free/why-dont-women-talk-about-whether-they-might-regret-having-children/ Video presented by Sharon Green, founding editor of SHE DEFINED. --- Key chapters: 00:19 Introduction 02:13 Do women ever regret having children? 03:27 What about the role of privilege in parenting? 04:10 How gender inequities contribute to parental regret 05:11 Lack of support for women 06:04 It’s OK to have regret
Why don’t women talk about whether they might regret having children? | SHE DEFINED
The concept of having a ‘best friend’ is pervasive in Western culture, including thousands of films and television shows centred on the adventures of two inseparable pals who always stick together. Having a reliable best friend can be incredibly validating, reassuring and fulfilling, bolstering one’s sense of safety and security. But is having a BFF imperative for connection and fulfillment? Watch this video to find out. You can read a written version of this story on our website: https://shedefined.com.au/life/relationships/do-you-really-need-a-best-friend/ Video presented by Sharon Green, founding editor of SHE DEFINED. --- Key chapters: 00:21 Introduction 01:24 The perks of having bestie 02:57 Is the myth of the BFF harmful? 04:42 Friendship and connection have no right and wrong 05:50 What do you think?
Friendship: Do you really need a ‘best friend’ or BFF? | SHE DEFINED
Are you feeling underwhelmed by the environment in your current workplace? Do you think twice about speaking up because of how other colleagues may react? Are certain norms making it difficult for women to thrive in your workplace? If this sounds familiar, you could be in a toxic workplace for women. In this video, we share how you can identify whether you’re in a toxic workplace for women, and what you can do about it. You can read a written version of this story on our website here: https://shedefined.com.au/career/work/5-signs-youre-in-a-toxic-workplace-for-women/ Video presented by Sharon Green, founding editor of SHE DEFINED. ----- Key chapters: 00:30 Introduction 01:05 The 5 signs of a toxic workplace 01:09 1. The double bind 02:10 2. Sexual harassment 03:01 3. Unmanaged gender dynamics 03:40 4. Lack of support 04:16 5. Men behaving badly 05:03 What to do if you're in a toxic workplace 05:13 Educate yourself about your workplace rights 05:29 Document any bad behaviour 05:54 Join or form a support network 06:19 Take a stand 07:03 Take care of yourself
5 signs you’re in a toxic workplace for women | SHE DEFINED
Patience, arguably one of life’s most fundamental skills, is something that will determine whether the drive home, a wait in a queue, or a social situation will be experienced with ease or hardship. Throughout our lives we may recall moments where we were ordered to “be patient!” or that “patience is a virtue”, but can you remember being distinctly taught how to be patient? In this video, we share why it’s important to learn patience and the value it brings to our lives. You can read a written version of this story on our website here: https://shedefined.com.au/wellbeing/importance-learning-patience/ Video presented by Sharon Green, founding editor of SHE DEFINED. --- Key chapters: 00:23 Introduction 02:43 Why are we never taught how to be patient? 03:37 How can we learn to be patient? 05:27 Why is it important for us to learn patience? 06:31 What are your thoughts?
The importance of learning patience | SHE DEFINED
If you love your job and are passionate about what you do, someone is likely taking advantage of your enthusiasm. This is what organisational psychologist Adam Grant called out after discovering research from Duke University, which found that people see it as more acceptable to make passionate employees do extra, unpaid, and more demeaning work than they did for employees without the same passion. The researchers found that people consider it more legitimate to make passionate employees leave family to work on a weekend, work unpaid, and handle unrelated tasks that were not in the job description. In a nutshell: if you’re passionate about your work, you’re more likely to be exploited. In this video, we explore why paying a ‘passion tax’ is costing you more than you think. You can read a written version of this story on our website: https://shedefined.com.au/career/are-you-paying-a-passion-tax-at-work-heres-what-its-costing-you/ Video presented by Sharon Green, founding editor of SHE DEFINED. --- Key chapters: 00:20 Introduction 01:22 What is a 'passion tax'? 03:05 How a toxic work culture harms you 04:21 Dispelling the myth that work you love is not real work 05:58 A labour of love still deserves fair compensation 07:02 What do you think?
Are you paying a ‘passion tax’ at work? Here’s what it’s costing you | SHE DEFINED
Human beings need quality friendships. They help us develop our social skills, provide important companionship and support, and are even associated with higher levels of oxytocin, the ‘love and connection’ hormone. Friendships look different for everyone, however for most of us they are sources of enjoyable companionship, mutual respect, love, and support. But what happens when you find yourself in a ‘reply only’ friendship, where interactions only occur when you initiate them? Find out in this video. You can read a written version of this story on our website: https://shedefined.com.au/life/relationships/reply-only-friendships-how-to-deal-with-a-friend-who-never-initiates/ Video presented by Sharon Green, founding editor of SHE DEFINED. @shedefined
'Reply only' friendships: how to deal with a friend who never initiates #shorts
The 40-hour work week was designed for men who had a wife at home to maintain the household and raise children. As women started to enter the workforce, it became quickly apparent that not everyone can work full-time hours, and over the years more progressive workplaces led the way with flexible working hours, remote working arrangements, and part-time contracts designed to help employees manage work and home life responsibilities. But how has this played out for the increasing numbers of women who have chosen a child-free life? Emerging research suggests child-free women face expectations to work longer hours and have lower priority for taking leave over holiday periods than parents of children who are home from school. In this video, we explore the unspoken bias that child-free working women face. You can read a written version of this story here: https://shedefined.com.au/life/child-free/the-unspoken-bias-that-child-free-working-women-face/ Video presented by Sharon Green, founding editor of SHE DEFINED. @shedefined
The unspoken bias that child-free working women face #shorts
You’ve had a productive morning at work, you’ve taken a break for lunch, and when 3pm strikes you’re hit with an afternoon slump. Many women can relate to this decrease in energy by mid-afternoon, followed by the struggle through those last hours until home time. But why does this happen? There are a few factors that contribute to women, specifically, feeling daytime fatigue. Fortunately, there are things women can do to keep their energy levels up and cruise through the afternoon. Read our full article here: https://shedefined.com.au/wellbeing/low-energy-how-women-can-avoid-the-afternoon-slump-and-stop-feeling-tired/ Video presented by Sharon Green, Founding Editor of SHE DEFINED. @shedefined
Low energy? How women can avoid the afternoon slump and stop feeling tired #shorts
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