Visions for Australia: Gender

"Marketers need to take a closer look at the make-up of their agencies and challenge them, according to ad industry executives. Following a "Perceptions of Gender Equality in Australian Advertising" report by shEqual, highlighting a litany of concerning findings around a culture of misogyny, harassment and inequality, some have called for clients to weigh in and try and enforce much needed change ... "

"The aim of this issues paper is to provide an overview of significant literature currently published on the nature of gender portrayals in advertising, and the impacts of these representations on women’s health and wellbeing, gender inequality and attitudes and behaviours that support violence against women ... "

"Half of men working in white-collar professions are tired of the gender equality discussion in the workplace and believe reverse discrimination is occurring, according to a survey commissioned by workplace consultancy The Dream Collective ... "

"Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has marked the 58th anniversary of its first print issue by introducing ‘Pay With Change’, a new advertising mandate that will focus on advancing gender equity ... "

"Citipointe Christian College has asked parents to sign a contract saying homosexuality is a sin. Almost 90,000 people have signed a petition asking that the school recalls the enrolment contract. But the school is steadfast in their faith and their model of religious belief ... "

"The principal of Brisbane's Citipointe Christian College released a video message to parents late yesterday giving them a two-week extension to sign an enrolment contract that demands families denounce homosexuality and subscribe to traditional gender roles ... "

"A Brisbane religious school has withdrawn a controversial enrolment contract sent to parents last week, after a backlash from parents and the broader community ... "