Like Joss Whedon’s ex-wife Kai Cole before her, Thorburn has unapologetically demanded acknowledgement of her contribution to her ex-husband’s professional success and denied him the protection of her silence. Again, like Cole, she will undoubtedly be criticised for declining the traditionally approved role of the long-suffering ex-wife. Full article here... Read More

People of all genders, ages, religions, ethnicities, sizes and abilities can and have been subjected to sexual predation. The defining characteristic that unites them is vulnerability – which is why straight, white, adult men are so rarely victimised. Vulnerability, and the concurrent lack of power, is also the reason that women with disabilities, Aboriginal women, the LGBTI community, […]... Read More

Most fathers probably know they should treat their sons and daughters equally but when feelings collide with knowledge, feelings will always win. Fathers who believe in traditional roles for women will probably expect their daughters should do more housework than their sons. They are more likely to feel threatened and disapproving of their daughters expressing sexuality, ambition […]... Read More