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Sacred motherhood still a male cop-out

Article Abstract:

The author argues that men continue to view motherhood as innately biological in an effort to justify less than equal parental responsibility. Issues discussed include working mothers, domestic roles, and attitudes towards shared childcare between men and women.

Australia, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Fathers, Parenting, Motherhood, Working mothers

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Title fight

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to discrimination when using a person's title are discussed. While the distinction between the use of 'Mrs' and 'Ms' is often lampooned, titles are important to people and often taken as an indication of social status.

Discrimination, Forms of address

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Entitle fight

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the views of the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney George Pell on the detrimental effect of divorce on the well-being of children. The education of women and their role in the workforce is discussed.

Column, Social policy, Single mothers, Divorce, Bishops, Pell, George

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