Category: Gender
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QUEER-laide: all the ways you can celebrate Pride in Adelaide this June
No shame this Pride as On The Record’s social media editor Amelia lets you know what is happening, where to go and how to celebrate this month of inclusivity.
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It’s not you, it’s your gender: three women’s experiences of subconscious bias and sexism in the media industry
Caroline Wilson, Katie Bridges and Helen Karakulak are all too familiar with the exclusivity of gender in the media. Through their own individual lived experiences, these three women highlight a need for change following increased anxieties for female journalists and their progression within the industry.
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Mothers battle against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Sarah Turner-Harris is one of many mothers facing pregnancy discrimination in Australia. A recent University of South Australia study has found that nearly 92 per cent of women experience workplace discrimination during their return-to-work phase after pregnancy, emphasising the urgent need for systemic change and better support for working mothers.
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The influencer breaking period taboos one post at a time
Adelaide influencer and pink-haired personality Jenna Hudson uses her social media platforms to break period taboos and raise awareness about menstrual health.
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“I’ve relied on fellow trans-folk to help educate me”: the inaccessibility of trans healthcare in South Australia
Transgender and gender diverse (TGA) Australians seeking surgical procedures can only go to a handful of specialists for gender-affirming surgery, and the process itself is lengthy and costly. OTR journalist Joanna Tucker reports on the journey faced by South Australians.
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Amplifying women’s voices: why journalists need to strive for a media-diverse future
You may notice an influx of women’s voices this International Women’s Day, but do you notice their scarcity during the rest of the year? Find out why women are underrepresented in the media, why it matters, and what student journalists can do to help.
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