Gender differences
Alternative labels
Sex differences
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The best of every woman: an overview of approaches for philanthropic investment in Aboriginal women and girls
Funded by the AMP Foundation, this report explores what programs can usefully be funded to support Aboriginal women and girls to realise their full potential.
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Girls and young women in the juvenile justice system
In 2010-11, there were 1,190 young women under juvenile justice supervision in Australia on an average day and 2,620 during the year. Most (93%) young women were supervised in the community, with the remainder in detention. Young women spent around 2 weeks less than young men under supervision, on average, during 2010-11 (171 days compared...
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The global gender gap report 2012
This report ranks 135 countries' performance in terms of health, education, economic participation and political empowerment.
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Australian social trends September 2012: education differences between men and women
This article will consider the non-school qualifications currently being studied by men and women, the level of highest non-school qualification attained overall, and the association of non-school education on labour force participation and starting salaries. Additionally, the article provides an international comparison of higher education rates, literacy levels and numeracy levels. Pursuing an education beyond...
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Gynaecological cancers in Australia: an overview
This report provides a comprehensive picture of gynaecological cancer in Australia including how rates differ by geographical area, socioeconomic status, Indigenous status and country of birth. This report provides for the first time a comprehensive summary of national statistics about gynaecological cancer in Australia. It is aimed at a wide audience, including health professionals, policy...