WAVE research report on careers
Read the report here: WAVE_eS4W_HardHats_CareerReportFinal
Mapping Global/Regional/Local Policy Platforms
The final report by WAVE Intern, Zulaika Shihab, Gender & Education: Mapping Global/Regional/Local Policy Platforms can now be downloaded here. WAVE is proud to share this research with you.
Launch of Zulaikha’s report
WAVE intern, Zulaikha Shihab, presented her research ‘Gender and Education Post 2015’ at Melbourne University on 6 November. Read more: WAVE MGSE Research Seminar_6 11...INAP conference 2015
Report: Apprenticeships should work for women too Presentation slides: WAVE INAP slides...Market Rules?
Market Rules? Where are women in skills provision in 21st century vocational education and training? This paper was given at the recent NCVER conference 7/8 July 2015 in Sydney, by WAVE National Convenor Linda Simon Market rules? Where are women in skills provision in 21st century vocational education and training? Linda Simon, WAVE National Convenor* Elaine Butler, WAVE Past National Co-Convenor/WAVE Ambassador* In 1999, Butler and Ferrier wrote a landmark report for NCVER entitled ‘Don’t be too polite girls’. As part of this extensive literature research and review, the authors noted that women’s participation rate in VET had improved, but that there were continuing problems, including women “... clustering in fields of study and at lower levels, less employer support for external training, under-representation and low completion rates in apprenticeships in non-traditional areas ...”. (1999:vii) They also observed that the diminishing commitment to equity in a marketised VET system would present even greater challenges for many women. (Butler and Ferrier, 1999) Sixteen years have passed, with the VET system being subject to ongoing significant changes including the 2012 agreement on a new market-driven funding model for vocational education. “Markets require a rationing of education, and the creation of hierarchies and mechanisms of competition”. (Connell, 2013:99) VET is now a highly complex public/private industry firmly located with/in a competitive market place. What has this meant for women and girls engaging in VET? Drawing on our research over this period, this paper considers equity and gender equity in C21 VET provision, especially in light of the G20 commitment by Australia (amongst other countries) to reduce the gap in...Research into career exploration and options for young women
WAVE undertook research on career exploration for young women, especially in terms of studying STEM subjects and undertaking a career in a non-traditional area.Where are the Female Trades Teachers?
Two of WAVE's active members undertook research for the 2014 AVETRA Conference. This followed previous research around the work of the TAFE Teacher. NSW Government funding at the time was focused on supporting women studying non-traditional trades. This research looked at how female trades teachers could make a difference. View the report...Summary of Research – A course for a lifetime
A brief summary of research conducted By Linda Simon and Annette Bonnici 2013.The Best of Every Woman 2012
The Best of Every Woman 2012 An overview of approaches for philanthropic investment in Aboriginal women and girls This Report has been commissioned and published by the AMP Foundation. It has been prepared on behalf of the Foundation by Effective...WAVE in Social Media
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Centuries of entitlement to women's bodies': Emma Thompson quit film over embattled exec
In a scathing letter, Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson reveals she quit the forthcoming animated film Luck because of a decision to hire embattled former Pixar executive John Lasseter, questioning why women "would want to work for him".
'Centuries of entitlement to women's bodies': Emma Thompson quit film over embattled exec
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In a scathing letter, Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson reveals she quit the forthcoming animated film Luck because of a decision to hire embattled former Pixar executive John Lasse...well worth noting...
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You wake up one morning to find private photos — ones you definitely didn't want public — plastered all over the internet. Here's what to do next.So much for decent work...
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When you click 'buy now', this is what happens inside Amazon Australia's warehouse
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Workers say Amazon's Melbourne warehouse is a dehumanising, insecure and sometimes unsafe workplace.Explainer: what does ‘intersectionality’ mean?
Carolyn D'Cruz, La Trobe University
The term initially focussed on the intersection between race and gender, but more recent uses have extended to include sexuality, gender diversity and disability.
Explainer: what does 'intersectionality' mean?
theconversation.com
The term initially focussed on the intersection between race and gender, but more recent uses have extended to include sexuality, gender diversity and disability.Kids need to learn about cybersecurity, but teachers only have so much time in the day
Joanne Orlando, Western Sydney University
While shifting cyber safety education beyond privacy is a step in the right direction, teachers already have to contend with an overcrowded curriculum.
Kids need to learn about cybersecurity, but teachers only have so much time in the day
theconversation.com
While shifting cyber safety education beyond privacy is a step in the right direction, teachers already have to contend with an overcrowded curriculum.