Troubled blood: gender, identity and JK Rowling
There has been much animosity – some of it vile – hurled at JK Rowling in recent times. Here Holly Lawford-Smith unpicks the anti-Rowling critique and argues why Rowling’s point of view matters. A few weeks ago, JK Rowling’s fifth novel in her Cormoran Strike series...
Imposter syndrome isn’t real, but I call mine ‘Beryl’
I hate to fail. My failure avoidance leads to a tendency for overwork. I drive myself harder than any manager will, mostly out of fear of failure rather than love for the work. My feelings of insecurity make me a good employee and student, but they also put me at risk...
Cathy Freeman, Jemma Mi Mi and the delusion of inclusion
Kuku Yalanji woman Cathy Freeman was the most prominent person in recent media coverage of the 20th anniversary of the Sydney Olympics. She was acclaimed for unifying the nation in 2000 by lighting the cauldron at the opening ceremony winning a gold medal in the 400...
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It’s a wrap: 23 October
It is somewhat baffling how easy it is for male leaders to say that women should have more babies. Babies are good for the economy you see …
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BroadAgenda Research Wrap issue
BroadAgenda Research Wrap is your fortnightly window into academia. We scour the journals so you don’t have to.
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Tell us what you are researching and why it matters to you?
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