A Gender Lens for Inclusive Philanthropy
Mary Crooks, 2009, $30
This book is a must read for anyone interested in exploring the important role that gender plays in our lives.
Beyond the Garden Gate …,
Joanna Fitch, 2009, $10
This publication provides a fascinating window into the lives of women involved in the 1891 Suffrage Petition, focusing on different communities around Victoria.
Beyond the Garden Gate… is a research product commissioned by the Victorian Women’s Trust
Cups With No Handles,
Carolyn Landon, 2008, $28
The true story of Bette Boyanton, a woman who struggled to overcome the disadvantages of poverty, lack of education, inequality and poor health, to become an inspiring social reformer and political activist.
Love and Justice CD,
Nov 2008, $10
CD of the inaugural performance of the Women’s Anthem, Love and Justice, commissioned by the Victorian Women’s Trust, composed by Kavisha Mazella and sung by over 450 women on the 29th November 2008 at BMW Edge Federation Square, Melbourne.
CD contains an introduction to the anthem, a film clip of the performance and practice tracks.
The Great Feminist Denial,
Monica Dux & Zora Simic, 2008, $30
In this refreshing book, Monica Dux and Zora Simic – who do call themselves feminists – examine the popular debates in which feminism stands accused. They show how this Great Feminist Denial is suppressing genuine debate about the problem that women face, and preventing real feminism from providing the solutions that it still has to offer. The Great Feminist Denial puts an ailing feminist past to rest, and proposes a way forward that offers the young women of today a new way of calling themselves feminists.
Trafficked,
Kathleen Maltzahn, 2008, $15
Tells the stories of women and girls trafficked to the Australia and kept against their will. It charts the campaign – and the sometimes unlikely alliances – that has forced governments to act. It goes beyond the myths of the sex industry to tell the story of real women and their experiences in brothel, living underground and in courtroom. This first book-length account of the trafficking of women and girls from prostitution in Australia, written with passion and insight by Kathleen Maltzahn, leading activist on behalf of trafficked women.
Woman Suffrage In Australia,
Vida Goldstein, reproduced 2008, $5
This publication is a superb window into the times – a precious historical gem. It provides a wonderful insight into Vida’s character and offers some elegant and moving statements from lawmakers on the benefits of women’s suffrage. First published in 1908 by the International Woman Suffrage Alliance. Reproduced by the Victorian Women’s Trust 2008.
Cold Tea For Brandy,
Joan Coxsedge, 2007, $25
“Joan Coxsedge is one of the reasons for keeping faith in an Australia uncontaminated by reactionary politics and a supine media. Her autobiography is a wonderful read: a reflection of the struggles of that side of our society, young and old, that has kept its rage up and of which we all ought to be proud. I salute her.” John Pilger.
Shelter,
Rhonda Wilson, 2007, $30
Rhonda Wilson, introducing Shelter, argues oral history is important because it records the unofficial and personal history of the world as distinct from official history, largely the history of men’s power struggles and wars. Oral history tells the lives of the people. It is precious because it truly paints a picture of the traditions and culture of the times we live in. It fosters respect for the way people speak; the rhythms, the colloquialisms, the turns of phrase that characterise a particular people at a particular time.
The Crowded Nest,
Sue Jackson, 2006, $25
Explores the ever-growing family set-up of young adults living at home well into their twentites (or, the opposite of the “Empty Nest Syndrome”). The book provides “valuable pointers on how to make the most of it”.
Counting For Nothing,
Marilyn Waring, 1988, $25
Analyses economics from a feminist perspective and explores the implications of discounting the work of half the world’s population.
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