HUMN1055 - Week 7 - Women's Rights by Mirela Cufurovic

Julia Gillard's Misogyny Speech (~5:10)

mcufurovic — 2023-12-11 23:12:59 UTC

What is misogyny?

Misogyny is hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls. It is a form of sexism that can keep women at a lower social status than men, thus maintaining the social roles of patriarchy.

QUESTIONS FOR CLASS DISCUSSION

Should we fight against misogyny?
Is the media complicit in spreading misogyny?

READING

mcufurovic — 2023-12-11 23:23:17 UTC

SECTION 4: Julia Banks

mcufurovic — 2023-12-11 23:26:33 UTC

Who is Julia Banks? Do a quick Google search.

Summarise the issues Banks faced as an MP.
What does Banks's experience in Parliament tell you about the bigger issue of misogyny?
Identify ONE thing you found interesting in this section.

SECTION 3: Sarah Hanson-Young

mcufurovic — 2023-12-11 23:26:54 UTC

Who is Sarah Hanson-Young? Do a quick Google search.

Summarise the issues Hanson-Young faced as an MP.
What does Hanson-Young's experience in Parliament tell you about the bigger issue of misogyny?
Identify ONE thing you found interesting in this section.

SECTION 2: Julia Gillard

mcufurovic — 2023-12-11 23:26:59 UTC

Who is Julia Gillard? Do a quick Google search. THEN:

Summarise the issues Gillard faced as PM.
What does Gillard's experience in Parliament tell you about the bigger issue of misogyny?
Identify ONE thing you found interesting in this section.

SECTION 1: Introduction

mcufurovic — 2023-12-11 23:27:04 UTC

What is the key argument of this source?
List the key ideas that will be explored in the source.
Identify ONE thing you found interesting in this section.

SECTION 5: Conclusion

mcufurovic — 2023-12-11 23:36:16 UTC

Summarise the key point of the source.
List the key recommendations to moving forward.
What other recommendations would you include?
Identify ONE thing you found interesting in this section.