What kind of stories do we tell about men? Is there enough space within these stories to simultaneously hold men accountable, and encourage them to grow? 

Research shows that societal pressure on men to conform to rigid ideals of masculinity (dominance, control, risk-taking, hypersexuality, heterosexuality, stoicism and aggression) is prevalent and dangerous, not just to men themselves, but to the…

Our sense of identity shapes our understanding of the world around us: how we see ourselves, how we think others see us, our experience of our bodies, with all their possibilities and limitations, contribute to the meaning and sense of purpose we feel in our community. 

Gender is a vital facet of identity. Societies that privilege a gender binary expect…

When it comes to economic equality in Australia, the Covid-19 pandemic has turned what was already a gendered gap between women and men into a gaping chasm.

Women have lost more jobs and working hours since March 2020 than men. The economic sectors primarily occupied by women are among the most poorly paid, the most casualised and the most vulnerable…

'The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.’

English-language publishers are increasingly embracing works in translation. What new worlds does this open up for readers? What does feminism gain from more translated women's voices in fiction? 

For this conversation, we'll speak with two international authors with major works recently published in English. Mieko Kawakami is the author…