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Opinion
Feminism
Fifty years ago, I wrote a bestseller about sexism in Australia. So, what’s changed?
Australia’s not as sexist as it was, but too many men still see women’s success as undermining their status.
- by Anne Summers
Students suspended, police called after sexism scandal at high-profile school
Students have been suspended and the police have been called in after a sexism scandal at a high-profile private school in Melbourne.
Allegations of sexism and toxic culture at Sydney private boys school
An investigation has uncovered allegations of sexism amid a toxic culture at one of the nation's most prestigious schools.
Opinion
Sexism
Marty’s sexism is sheer gold. Now, where did I put that hammer?
Triple M host strayed offside while on air, and scored a spectacular own goal.
- by Michelle Cazzulino
Gable Tostee cries sexism following casino ban after alleged strangling
The Gold Coast man, who was acquitted after being charged with murdering his Tinder date in 2014, said the casino responded unfairly to the alleged domestic violence incident.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Opinion
US Votes 2024
What haunted Gillard stalks Harris, and it’s not just sexism
Julia Gillard confronted unfair criticism throughout her prime ministership. Now a similar strain of judgment is being attached to Kamala Harris.
- by Sean Kelly
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Industrial relations
‘Good morning ladies’: Agency that protects workers faces sexism, bullying claims
The Victorian government agency responsible for investigating wage theft and workplace misconduct is facing allegations of bullying and sexism by current and former employees.
- by Charlotte Grieve
'Systemic' discrimination within Queensland Police, report finds
The Queensland Police Service has come under scrutiny over ongoing sexism, misogyny and racism within the force after the Human Rights Commission's review uncovered systemic discrimination.
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Australian Open
‘Why are they asking the women to move?’ Scheduling crunch ignites sexism row
Scheduling chaos at the Australian Open has ignited a sexism debate between two former tennis greats, as early morning finishes again become the running sore of the tournament.
- by Greg Baum
She was told women weren’t funny. Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French showed her otherwise
Jen Brister’s comedy career began amid sexism and misogyny – now she sells out theatres.
- by Rod Yates
All the Kennedy men: a tale of misogyny, sexism, abuse and destruction
Maureen Callahan’s book goes over some familiar ground, but assembles a case against Kennedy men over how they treated the women in their lives.
- by Andrew Broertjes
Opinion
Sexism
Sure, Sheargold’s opinions are sexist dross. But we’re missing the real point
Marty didn’t suddenly become a misogynist this week. His comments were entirely on brand. So why this sudden moral awakening after he mentioned the Matildas?
- by Kate Halfpenny
Opinion
Kamala Harris
Harris faces the sexism directed at Clinton and the racism directed at Obama
The Democratic Party’s next test is protecting Kamala Harris from the vile onslaught coming her way. The MAGA attacks on the US vice president have already become deeply personal.
- by Charles M. Blow
Radio host forced to apologise for sexist radio rant
Radio host Marty Sheargold has been forced to apologise for a sexist slur against the Matildas.
Opinion
Antisemitism
Segal’s antisemitism plan takes us down a path we should fear to tread
What if the proposals made by Australia’s antisemitism envoy were made in the name of a range of other prejudices: transphobia, homophobia, anti-Indigenous racism, sexism?
- by Waleed Aly
Sheargold pulled off air after sexist tirade
Marty Sheargold has been pulled off the air, failing to appear on his nationally syndicated radio show after he was forced to apologise for a sexist slur against the Matildas.
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
Sexism at work made Bonnie Garmus start writing. It sold 7 million copies
The American author of Lessons in Chemistry on why her debut novel took so long – and what makes her happiest about it.
- by Benjamin Law
I’d fractured 12 vertebrae and my skull. Then I was accused of ‘schoolgirl tactics’
By the time she won the Melbourne Cup, Michelle Payne had heard every sexist trope. These were the worst.
- by Michelle Payne
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Australia votes
‘They knifed us’: The spat that could come back to haunt Albanese
Minister Don Farrell’s office has accused the teals of berating government staff over donation reform. Teal MP Kate Chaney says the accusation smacks of sexism.
- by Paul Sakkal
‘Bully or be bullied’: Harassment, sexism rife among staff in Victoria’s prisons, report finds
Bullying and sexism is endemic in Victoria’s prison system, a new report has revealed, with three quarters of prison staff having witnessed harmful workplace behaviour by one of their colleagues.
- by David Estcourt