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1 online resource |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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"A NewSouth book." |
| Summary |
Gender is a powerful force that shapes Australias political leadership. Gender impacts the politics, government and policies of our nation. It influences the public lives of all political leaders. It affects how they interact with political institutions and cultures, with each other and how they are treated by the media. It can also shape who we see as strong and capable leaders. Yet, there is a lack of diversity in leadership positions across the political system and accusations of bullying and a toxic culture in our political parties are rife. So what impact does this have upon how Australia is governed and what might be done about it? From the debates on gender quotas to the bonk ban, from Julie Bishop's failed leadership bid to Scott Morrison's cultivated daggy dad persona, from the treatment and legacy of Australias first female prime minister to the machinations of our political parties and parliament, this book explores the subtle and overt operation of gender politics in Australia. Gender Politics is a provocative and urgent collection that re-examines the way we navigate power and leadership in Australian politics. |
| Contents |
Intro -- Halftitle Page -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Foreword: Why this, why now? -- Introduction: The gendered politics of leaders, structures and cultures in Australia -- I -- LEADERS -- The gendered identities of Australian political leaders: From Hawkie to ScoMo -- Good blokes? Gender and political leadership in the Australian Labor Party -- 'Shades of grey': A personal and political reflection on Julia Gillard's prime ministership -- 'She just won't lie down and die': Gillard, misogyny and Australian political leadership -- Julie Bishop and the unmaking of an unfeminist |
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Peta Credlin and the 'right' articulation of gendered rage -- II -- INSTITUTIONS AND STRUCTURES -- The powers and perils of women in ministers' offices -- The political parties: The gendered politics of preselection processes -- Barriers from within: The Australian Constitution and women's parliamentary representation -- Am I ambassadorial enough? Gender and Australian international representation -- III -- CULTURES -- Unpaid labour: Gender and the unseen work of politicians -- The dream gap: How gendered political culture affects girls and young women |
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Troubling elites: Gender and paradoxes of political ignorance -- IV -- MEDIA REPRESENTATIONS -- The right royal dilemma: Women as journalists and sources in the media -- The Murdoch presses: Representation of masculinity and femininity in leadership -- They read about cars, they read about footy: Leadership, identity and Australian elections -- Acknowledgments -- List of contributors -- Notes -- Index |
| Local Note |
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| Subject |
Women legislators -- Australia.
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Women -- Political activity -- Australia.
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Sex discrimination against women -- Australia.
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Australia -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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Politics and government |
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Sex discrimination against women |
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Women legislators |
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Women -- Political activity |
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Australia https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QbtfRv8PPH7gCqhkJ8DK8bM |
| Chronological Term |
2000-2099 |
| Added Author |
Ghazarian, Zareh, editor.
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Lee-Koo, Katrina, editor.
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Stone, Sharman, writer of introduction.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Gender politics. Sydney, N.S.W. : UNSW Press, 2021 9781742236933 (OCoLC)1240419783 |
| ISBN |
9781742245218 (electronic bk.) |
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1742245218 (electronic bk.) |
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9781742236933 |
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1742236936 |
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