Australia cannot end workplace sexual harassment unless governments and employers confront how racism, class, disability and insecure work compound discrimination, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody has warned in a powerful National Press Club address. “We still have a fairly limited, narrow understanding of sexual harassment… power gets used by […]
Gender discrimination
Australia has a gender problem. Despite social, economic and political reform aimed at improving opportunities for women, gender gaps are increasing and Australia is falling behind other countries. The World Economic Forum currently places Australia 24th among 146 countries, down from 15th in 2006. At the current rate of change, […]
Misusing pronouns isn’t a harmless mistake; it’s a direct affront to identity and dignity, says trans inclusion consultant Davey Shlasko. In an exclusive interview with The Back Cover Podcast, Shlasko stressed that failing to respect a person’s chosen pronouns sends a powerful message about their place in society. For trans […]
