The weakening of collective rights and employment protections has harmed the relative position of women in ways that have offset gains through changing values and individual rights.
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Author and activist Arundhati Roy proves once again that she is a passionate voice of dissent in a nation that’s tilting towards authoritarianism.
Nigeria must reduce its population growth to increase the quality of life for people in the country. A better knowledge of contraceptives can help achieve this.
There is a serious gender imbalance on this important team, which could lead to bad decisions being made.
Conflict and poverty further deepen the impacts of climate change, resulting widening income inequality between women and men.
Autism manifests in different ways. The signs are often less visible in women than in men, leading many to be underdiagnosed.
Most women feel unsafe when using public transport. Instead of gender segregation, researchers suggest gender-sensitive design could be a better way to ensure safety for all.
According to a new UN report, more than two billion people around the world do not have access to clean, safe water in their homes. Most of the work of getting water falls to women and girls.
The struggles of being a female sports fan.
It is easy for non-Muslims to forget that there are places where Muslim women lead lives full of frivolity and fun. But on social media Indonesian hijabers are challenging the stereotypes.
The new series will bring several strong women into conflict with each other – just like the Wars of the Roses.
New technologies and positive role models are changing the face of a profession long dominated by men.
Women also sexually abuse children, but their reasons are often different to men’s.
It could make women agents of change and development in Southeast Asia.
As womb transplants move from science fiction to science fact, we need to consider some ethical dilemmas.
Why is Cher, 71, celebrated when she wears a near-nude costume while Madonna, 58, receives revulsion? 19th century women’s magazines reveal how the double standards of beauty for older women came about.
Tales of levitation tend to belie stark inequalities and various forms of violence (often upon women).
Research shows that married women tend not to relate as much to other women. This makes a big difference when a woman is on the ballot.
Women experience negative effects from the objectification that’s common in our society. What happens if they try to seize the reins and elicit sexualized attention in their romantic relationships?
The Canadian Armed Forces has called for women to make up 25 per cent of its ranks by 2026. Attracting and retaining female recruits will require better gender awareness in the military at all levels.
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Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab, The University of Melbourne
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Dean, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
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Cadre en exercice, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
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Professor, Curtin Law School and Curtin Business School, Curtin University
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Professor of History, Macquarie University
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Canada Research Chair in Inequality and Gender, Western University
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Research Associate, Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Associate Professor in Criminal Law, Durham University
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Ph.D. Candidate, University of Arizona
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Professor of Politics and Policy, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor of Law, University of York
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Associate Professor, Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, Curtin University
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Reader in Gender Studies, Liverpool John Moores University
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Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University
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PhD Candidate, School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne
