GRN Newsletter

External Talks and Events

Looking at mental health through the lens of different genders
Statistics show that women experience some mental health conditions at higher rates than men, such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD and self-harm. In contrast, men are more likely to suicide. And trans and gender diverse people can experience very high levels of psychological distress and are significantly more likely to attempt suicide. As we mark #MentalHealthMonth, our next event, emceed by DCA CEO Lisa Annese and presented in partnership with Gilbert + Tobin, will look at the factors that affect how men, women and gender diverse people experience mental ill health differently, and how workplaces can adopt a gender lens in their approaches to mental health.

Date: 24 November, 10:30am-12:00pm AWST. Further information and registration via Diversity Council Australia.

Women on top: Progression, not participation, in Australia's top jobs
The rapid feminisation of the workforce in the corporate business sector and in new and traditional professions has not been accompanied with significant gender rebalancing of senior executive roles and boards. Similar, male-heavy leadership also persists among universities and the creative sector, and it is especially noticeable in the federal parliament. Join this UWA Public Policy Institute discussion to hear about research findings on the pace of gender equity in different sectors, the measures that have worked, and perspectives of senior women who have driven change.

Date: 25 November, 5:30pm-7:00pm AWST. Further details and registration via Eventbrite.

Eliminating Violence Against Women – Responses in Australia and Argentina
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today. To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, this webinar will discuss some of the most innovative institutional responses that are being developed in Australia and in Argentina.

Date: 25 November, 6:00am AWST. Further details and registration via Eventbrite.

16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women
For 16 days in November and December, the community is invited to take a part in encouraging change to stop violence against women. The annual 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign takes place from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, which is Human Rights Day. Now in its fifth year, 16 Days in WA draws inspiration from the global movement for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence to drive a change in culture, behaviour and attitudes that lead to violence against women and their children.

Together we can make a difference.

Date: 25 November - 10 December. Further information and calendar of events.

National Congress of Women – Day One: Women rising. Why women? Why now?
The National Congress of Women is an initiative of the Women’s Climate Congress to lead a women’s movement for collaborative action on climate change. This launch event will focus on the urgency of climate change and the importance of women's voices. We will explore women’s responses to climate change; First Nations approaches to governance and environmental management; and the experience of women in politics and other leadership positions. We will consider what systems changes would allow full participation of women on equal terms with men, particularly regarding fundamentally important policy issues such as climate change.

Date: 30 November, 7:00am-1:30pm AWST. Further information and registration via Humanitix.

The 2021 Holberg Debate: "Identity Politics and Culture Wars"
A fierce debate over social justice and identity-based politics seems to have exploded in recent years in the Western world, and few areas of life remain untouched by cultural conflicts. To some, identity-based politics has been embraced as an effective strategy to combat discrimination and marginalization. To others, it may seem that identity politics has resulted in culture wars involving violent conflicts and a destructive exchange of labels.

Regardless of one’s position on the current culture wars, it seems apparent that they involve both struggles for social justice and struggles for power. With this in mind, the Holberg Prize has invited a prominent panel of speakers to discuss the following question:

Does identity politics as it is currently manifesting itself offer a suitable avenue towards social justice, or has it become a recipe for cultural antagonism, political polarization, and new forms of injustice?

Date: 4 December, 12:00pm-2:30pm EST. Further information via Holberg Prize.

Aotearoa Gender History Seminar – Final Session for 2021
Speakers:

Gender Inclusion Network
The Gender Inclusion Network was formed in the summer in response to ongoing attacks on trans rights and gender studies scholarship. The GIN is led by Professor Sally Hines, Chair of Sociology at the University of Sheffield and Dr. Natacha Kennedy, Lecturer in Education at Goldsmiths, University of London. GIN is made up of over 1000 members of academics, students, policy makers, health and medical professionals and more. The organisation seeks to:

The organisation will address these intersectional issues through publications and reports. It will also hold in-person and virtual events such as workshops, conferences and discussion groups.
To join GIN email: sally.hines@sheffield.ac.uk