Gender differences
Alternative labels
Sex differences
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Actions speak louder than words: CEO conduct that counts
Based on survey responses from nearly 1,500 senior executives, this report finds there are critical leadership behaviours that can make major differences in employee perceptions of the organisation in general and as a place for women to progress. These leadership behaviours affect engagement levels for both women and men, spurring higher performance (and productivity) across...
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The global gender gap report 2014
This report ranks 142 countries' performance in terms of health, education, economic participation and political empowerment.
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Growing up queer: issues facing young Australians who are gender variant and sexuality diverse
This pilot project, conducted with young people who identify as gender and sexuality diverse, was undertaken during 2012-2013. It was a collaborative project involving academics from the University of Western Sydney – Professor Kerry Robinson, Dr Peter Bansel, Dr Nida Denson, and Dr Georgia Ovenden; two external consultants with expertise in filmmaking, script writing and...
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Same-sex parented families in Australia
This paper reviews and synthesises Australian and international literature on same-sex parented families. Introduction: This research paper reviews and synthesises Australian and international literature on same-sex parented families. It includes discussion of the different modes of conception or family formation, different family structures, and the small number of studies on bisexual and transgender parents. Particular...
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Tracking equity: comparing outcomes for women and girls across Australia
This report finds that girls and young women across Australia have achieved equity in education, but gaps remain in workforce participation. About this report In 2012, COAG and the Select Council on Women’s Issues asked the COAG Reform Council to report on the equality of outcomes for women and men in priority reform areas. This...