Equal Representation

Booked Up for Summer

We asked well-read feminist Mel Fulton — host of Triple RRR's book show, Literati Glitterati — to share her hot tips for engrossing summer reads by women and gender diverse writers. From epic family sagas to witty and reflective personal essays, here's Mel's top recommended reads.

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Empowerment or Reinforced Stereotypes: Decoding Girlhood Today

From Taylor Swift's Eras tour to Greta Gerwig's blockbuster Barbie film, 2023 has sparked a new celebration of girlhood. Contrasted with social media trends like "Girl Dinner" and "Girlsplaining" it raises questions about empowerment versus the reinforcement of harmful stereotypes.

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VWT Event | Women Represent: Power, Politics and Making a Difference

Hosted by the Victorian Women's Trust on Monday 31 October 2022, Women Represent: Power, Politics and Making a Difference was an online panel discussion which sought to unpack the power women hold in office (despite their numbers) and the ways in which women lead. Moderated by Mary Crooks AO and featuring panelists such as Ramona Vijeyarasa (author of 'The Woman President', a unique comparative study of women's leadership and the law); Fiona Patten MP (Leader of the Reason Party); The Hon. Judith Troeth (former Liberal MP); Samantha Ratnam (Leader of the...

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