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Explore the compelling insights of parliamentary culture with our latest release, a must-read for those concerned about gender equality and women's safety in politics. This brand-new book published by Monash University Publishing takes a deep dive into the troubling issues of sexual violence and harassment that have long plagued Parliament House. Written by former Labor MP Jenny, who served for over two decades, this 2021 publication sheds light on her unique perspective as an experienced politician now reflecting on the critical changes that remain to be made. While the number of women in the Australian Parliament has grown since Jenny's election in 1996, the urgent need for their voices to be truly heard continues to persist. Through powerful narratives, the book emphasizes the pressing need to confront men's harmful attitudes towards women and calls for a transformative approach to political power dynamics. With topics such as political impunity, women's empowerment, and the need for safety in parliamentary spaces, this work resonates with feminists and advocates alike. Our readers will find a heartfelt appeal for accountability and action against the alarming culture of abuse that hinders progress. Order now and join the conversation that seeks to ensure women not only belong in Parliament but feel safe and secure as they navigate the political landscape. Remember, shipping is free for this item, and while delivery may take up to 6 weeks, the impact of this book will last much longer. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781922464699. Year: 2021. Publisher: Monash University Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922464699
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
What is it about the culture and structure of Parliament House that has allowed sexual violence and harassment to flourish?
Jenny was a Labor MP for twenty-three years, a Cabinet minister for six years, and now gets to view the parliament through the reflective eyes of someone who is no longer there. I’m in my first term as a Labor MP. So we have a generation between the beginnings of our time in the parliament. When Jenny was first elected in 1996, I was in my final years of high school. In that time, the number of women in the Australian Parliament has increased, but unfortunately, they are still not being heard. And tragically, they are not always safe.
As women, we believe in the power of politics to do good, and as feminists we recognise that politics is about power: getting it, holding onto it, and using it to improve citizens’ lives. Women wielding power in Parliament House, women fighting for equality and an end to discrimination across our country, have made their mark and they have caused change. But the underlying problem of men’s attitudes towards women, of men believing it is their right to assault or harass women, remains. For this to change, men will have to give up some of the harmful ways in which they use power — in the parliament and in our community.
We are calling for actions to have consequences, and for an end to a culture of political impunity. We want to seize this moment to do the unfinished work — to make sure that women are not just in the room, but that they are safe there. We say enough is enough.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922464699
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
What is it about the culture and structure of Parliament House that has allowed sexual violence and harassment to flourish?
Jenny was a Labor MP for twenty-three years, a Cabinet minister for six years, and now gets to view the parliament through the reflective eyes of someone who is no longer there. I’m in my first term as a Labor MP. So we have a generation between the beginnings of our time in the parliament. When Jenny was first elected in 1996, I was in my final years of high school. In that time, the number of women in the Australian Parliament has increased, but unfortunately, they are still not being heard. And tragically, they are not always safe.
As women, we believe in the power of politics to do good, and as feminists we recognise that politics is about power: getting it, holding onto it, and using it to improve citizens’ lives. Women wielding power in Parliament House, women fighting for equality and an end to discrimination across our country, have made their mark and they have caused change. But the underlying problem of men’s attitudes towards women, of men believing it is their right to assault or harass women, remains. For this to change, men will have to give up some of the harmful ways in which they use power — in the parliament and in our community.
We are calling for actions to have consequences, and for an end to a culture of political impunity. We want to seize this moment to do the unfinished work — to make sure that women are not just in the room, but that they are safe there. We say enough is enough.