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What the Google gender ‘manifesto’ really says about Silicon Valley
Five years after a major sexism scandal, Silicon Valley's misogynist culture remains strong and pervasive – and history reveals the stakes could be as high as the entire US tech sector.
Facebook’s moderation rules prove it’s OK with being a hostile place for women
Comments like 'little girl needs to keep to herself before daddy breaks her face' get a free pass in the name of free speech.
FactCheck Q&A: are there laws to protect against ‘revenge porn’ in Australia?
On Q&A, panellist Faustina Agolley questioned whether there were laws protecting against revenge porn in Australia. As it turns out, it all depends on where you live.
International Women’s Day: yes, we still need to protest this shit
It has been a rough year for the women of this world, which makes a day of recognition even more important.
What is it that makes us fall for ‘crime porn’?
The Fall writer Alan Cubitt is 'hurt and upset' at being accused of misogyny. But maybe misogyny isn’t the point.
‘He’ vs ‘she’ in Australian media coverage: what the language of news tells us about gender imbalance
A new database that shows the use of gendered words in major Australian newspapers tells us much about whose voices are being heard.
Why Trump’s male chauvinism appeals to some voters more than others
Donald Trump's popularity despite his chauvinism is an ugly reminder that economic inequality and gender inequality go hand-in-hand.
How Donald Trump bullies with his body language
Looming, leering, jabbing and swiping – is Trump's distinctive physicality messing with voters' minds?
Grattan on Friday: Sometimes, sexism gets the reward it deserves
Four years after her famous 'misogyny speech' attacking Tony Abbott, Julia Gillard reflected this week on her experience as a woman at the top.
FactCheck Q&A: what has the Children’s eSafety Commissioner done in its first year to tackle cyberbullying?
Communications Minister Mitch Fifield told Q&A that the Children’s eSafety Commissioner has investigated 11,000 cases of cyberbullying and can fine social media firms $17,000 a day. Is that true?
How The Bachelor turns women into misogynists
The Bachelor, like most reality TV, thrives on drama. But its particular style of conflict illustrates an uncomfortable point: women can easily be sexist against other women.
To eliminate misogyny, the AFL needs social change, not just crisis management
Despite efforts to make football a more inclusive game, the AFL has been long been dogged by accusations of sexism and misogyny.
Trump and Zuma: worlds apart but bound by patriarchy and sexism
Seemingly poles apart, Donald Trump and Jacob Zuma have something in common: they are both prominent patriarchs with populist support. And they both count women among their staunch supporters.
Who really benefits from freedom of speech?
Those who benefit from, and defend, freedom of speech are often those who already enjoy the most privilege in society.
#DickPics are no joke: cyber-flashing, misogyny and online dating
Flashing in public is illegal, shouldn't its online equivalent be treated the same way?
Sex attacks row forces Merkel to defend her policies from racism
Germany has been a world leader in taking in refugees, but a xenophobic outcry at a wave of sexual assaults puts the government in a tight spot.
This is not about sledging: Kyrgios comments reveal the rampant misogyny that dominates men’s sport
Leave debates about on-court banter aside and focus on the victim here.
Reduced sentences for murderers reveal the rotten heart of Afghan justice
As Ashraf Ghani nominated the first woman judge to Afghanistan's Supreme Court, the same court took a decision that enraged Afghans.
What the ‘dad bod’ phenomenon says about the priorities of our media and culture
Why is so much attention being given to making average white males feel better about themselves?
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