The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) has issued a media release claiming that Australian workplaces discriminate against women because of an average gender wage difference between male and female graduates of $2,000. The sourc...
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The ‘wage gap’ myth rears its ugly head once again
Dads Talk (Rosebery, Sydney)
An opportunity for fathers to get together and not only talk about their experiences but to also gain some real, practical ideas around being a parent.
When: Every Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pmWhere: Level 3, 55 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018Contact: Jaso...
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Mindful Men: 4 week meditation and mindfulness course for men
What: 4 week meditation and mindfulness course for men.When: Monday Evenings in February (6th, 13th, 20th and 27th) at 7pm.Where: Tasmen - The McDougal Building, 90 Davey Street, HobartCost: $60 ($40 Concession).
This experiential course will explore m...
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The inaugural MR (mister) Walk on the Gold Coast, QLD
An event that aims to reverse some of the negative stereotypes associated with men, has garnered the support of the Gold Coast Titans, police and business leaders.
The initiative was sparked by Gold Coast Councillor Bob La Castra, following a question...
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MensWork Project 2012 launch (Perth WA)
Dear friends and colleagues,
Unfortunately The MensWork Project team are postponing the launch event on the 16th of January. For those who have accepted our invitation, thanks for the support and we will keep you posted on any future re...
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Mike Lew: 2012 Events in Australia
The Next Step Counseling and Training is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. Co-directors Mike Lew, M.Ed. and Thom Harrigan, LICSW and their associates offer individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy and clinical supervision as well as ...
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Shared custody a mistake for the under-2s, says Lobbyist Researcher
Separated parents should not share custody of babies or toddlers under two, according to controversial guidelines released this week by a national infant welfare group, which seem to contradict decades of research and conclude the exact opposite.
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DadLabs
America is seeing a fundamental shift in the role of men in parenting. While many in the media and academia have observed this trend, no company has emerged to meet the needs of these "New" fathers, the modern dads. Enter DadLabs, Inc., a start-up comp...
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Have women swung the pendulum too far?
When discussing gender issues from a male perspective you will often hear people talk about a pendulum that has swung too far.
It’s a nonsense metaphor that serves neither women nor men. The idea that there’s an imaginary pendulum that ...
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Have women swung the pendulum too far? (UK)
When discussing gender issues from a male perspective you will often hear people talk about a pendulum that has swung too far.
It’s a nonsense metaphor that serves neither women nor men. The idea that there’s an imaginary pendulum that ...
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Daughters financially better off than mothers, but sons…
Are young people better off than their parents? At least when it comes to income, the answer depends on gender.
Today's young women make $1.17 for every $1 their moms earned back in 1980. Young men, however, are earning 10 cents per hour less than thei...
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Daughters financially better off than mothers, but sons… (USA)
Are young people better off than their parents? At least when it comes to income, the answer depends on gender.
Today's young women make $1.17 for every $1 their moms earned back in 1980. Young men, however, are earning 10 cents per hour less than thei...
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Going part-time: Dads’ balancing act
Matthew Thompson dedicates a day a week to spending time with his two-year old daughter, Lydiana. Picture: Gary Graham
Men increasingly are casting off their traditional roles as hunter providers to work part time and take a greater role in caring for...
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Men’s Health Australia Media Watch Report 2011
In November 2007, Greg Andresen was contracted by Men’s Health SA (MHSA – at that time the South Australian Men’s Health Alliance – SAMHA) to conduct a one-day-a-week Media Watch role on behalf of SAMHA and its collaborative par...
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Sex discrimination at London School of Economics
Tom Martin is making headlines around the world for bringing a £50,000 sex discrimination lawsuit against the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE), claiming its gender studies Masters programme he enrolled on consistently promotes biassed...
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Sex discrimination at London School of Economics (UK)
Tom Martin is making headlines around the world for bringing a £50,000 sex discrimination lawsuit against the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE), claiming its gender studies Masters programme he enrolled on consistently promotes biassed...
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