In recent weeks, there has been a lot of words written and spoken about racism but little to remind us that racism landed here with the First Fleet. It is very deeply embedded in our culture. (more…)
Barbara Wertheim
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Domestic violence and I
If we don’t recognise and understand the history of the struggle to end violence against women it will undermine efforts to eliminate it. (more…)
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In praise of women’s work: reflecting on International Women’s Day
Failure to appropriately value the work women do perpetuates their subordinate status. (more…)
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The ANZAC story is inadequate as the basis for of a national identity
Anzac Day is upon us and there’ll be the usual effort to promote the notion that participation in WW1 is the basis of our national identity. I have serious problems with this concept. (more…)
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It’s been a long time baby: the fight to end violence against women
Men’s abuse of women is still a significant problem, but our government seems unwilling to genuinely acknowledge this fact.