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Five Queensland women to watch in 2022
As we return to our busy lives after the holiday break, we’re looking to a very full 2022. Although there are many uncertainties about the coming year, one thing is for sure – the work of creating a gender equal world will need powerful advocates. Here are five changemakers to watch in 2022.
Susan Harris-Rimmer: “Defence exports are a feminist issue.”
Is it possible for the Queensland Government’s goal to create a more gender-equal community to be reconciled with the state's pursuit of increasing defence industry, especially in relation to defence exports? I think not.
Momentum
On 15th March 2021, thousands demonstrated in shared rage and frustration at the diabolical state of gender relations in our nation. March4Justice was a rare moment but how do we turn this moment into momentum? Why is inertia so powerful in this space, what are the forces sustaining inequality, and who or what is going to change them? And why did it take gender inequality striking at the heart of White middle Australia before our institutions sat up and took notice?
Leigh Tabrett: “Where will the momentum for change come from?”
There is plenty of data showing the benefits to societies and economies where gender equality is best developed – so what can we possible conclude? That as a society, we literally don’t care? Or that actually, things are comfortable for those in positions of privilege and power as they are, so why change them? Or much more worrying, we are so blind to these inequalities and their effects, we are at a loss to do better.
The Hope Brigade
‘The Hope Brigade’ is an exhibition created in celebration of WOW’s tenth anniversary, and in recognition of the 10-year countdown to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Around the world across 10 countries and regions, the exhibition tells a story of global feminism and women’s movements through the stories and voices of inspiring and game-changing women and girls.
DomestiCITY: Brisfest 2020
In March 2020, all over the world women were forced back into their homes during lockdown. For some, this meant a new confinement to the domestic sphere with little help, along with responsibilities for supervising children’s education, care for aging parents, worries about partners and finances. For others, new anxieties arose from their professional roles as health workers and teachers – on the frontline of caring.
On Domesticity
“The Cult of Domesticity was an expression of white middle class aspirations. Angela Davis (in Women, Race and Class) points out that for African women enslaved in nineteenth century America, a domestic life was a distant fantasy: even their child bearing was treated as an economic benefit for owners. “
Leigh Tabrett breaks down the Cult of Domesticity, and explores it’s ongoing relevance for contemporary life.
Gender equality 2021: Autumn Reports
Essential reading for the enquiring mind.
Julia Gillard: A Podcast of One’s Own
Former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard presents a podcast in her role as Chair of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership. In each episode Julia leads a thoughtful but fun discussion with well-known female (and some male) leaders from the worlds of business, entertainment, media, sport and many more. By celebrating their stories and learning the lessons from their lives, the podcast gives us insight into what needs to be done so more women get to lead.
Bec Mac’s Vox Pops from WOW@Festival2018
What is the view like from the top of Mount Everest? How does our hair define, and even enable us? How are women leading the way in the fight against climate change? We've unearthed some incredible content from our last major event - a series of interviews conducted by the effervescent Bec Mac.
WOW Global 24
With the overarching theme of “Women and Girls in a Time of Crisis”, WOW Global 24 analysed the issues, explored solutions, spotlighted what is already being done, and heard from women, girls and people of all genders who are working towards a better, post Covid-19 world.
Enjoy these excerpts from the Australian and Pacific content broadcast as part of WOW Global 24. WOW Global was broadcast June 27-28 2020.
WOW Bites 2020 - Episode 3
These Bites have been recorded from home during the COVID-19 lockdown by some of the women chosen to present their stories in April at WOW Australia 2020.
‘Controlling the Controllables’ - Tahlulah Tillett on her challenges with sports injuries through COVID-19
‘But I Choose to Dance’ - Allycia Staples on the power of the performing arts enabling people with disability to flourish
‘Meri Tradies PNG’ - Doris Meliwane talks about the importance of setting up a trades association for women in the Pacific region
‘From Imposter to Martyr’ – Sarah Ford shares her story of working in a male dominated workplace