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The first thing to know about Professor Marcia Devlin’s forthcoming book Beating the Odds: A practical guide to navigating sexism in Australian universities is that it is a guide for “ambitious women” committed to systemic and long overdue change across ...
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Following allegations of sexism in Australian politics, the gender quota debate has reemerged. Liberal MP Julia Banks, in announcing her intended resignation from parliament following the most recent leadership spill, stated the following: "...I'm not done. I am not giving ...
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