Gender

Thursday, August 13

The future of work is female

There’s no place for glass ceilings in the post-industrial world, writes Malcolm King. If businesses hope to reinvigorate our stagnant economy, they must employ women in positions of power.

SA must tackle barriers to workplace gender equity

New research shows South Australia needs to make urgent changes to advance workplace gender equity and realise the state’s untapped economic potential, SA Equal Opportunity Commissioner Niki Vincent writes on national Equal Pay Day.

SA law will make it easier to change registered gender

A new law will enable South Australians to change their registered gender on their birth certificate without having to provide evidence they have undergone surgery or hormone treatment.

How can SA balance fairness and freedom of religious beliefs?

Recommended changes to SA’s anti-discrimination laws seek to prevent students and employees being unfairly treated due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, while also protecting the rights of religious bodies, writes researcher Sarah Moulds.

Gayle storm a sign the game is changing

Mel McLaughlin’s treatment by Chris Gayle is just the latest example of women in sport being trampled by the studded boots of male entitlement – but things are slowly changing, argues David Rowe.

Novel helps kids understand gender identity

A groundbreaking book challenging conventional ideas about gender and identity is part of a new sub-genre in children’s literature.