Gender
Why older people should be able to change their age
Should people who look and act younger than they are be legally allowed to change their age in order to avoid ageism and discrimination? Joona Räsänen is a bioethicist at the University of Oslo in… Audio
A travel writer's guide to the roads less travelled
Travel writer Mary Jane Walker says people should always travel to the places they tell you not to. She is the author of the 'Maverick Traveller' series of books. Audio
Geena Davis - Champion for women on screen
When female led and focused film Thelma & Louise came out in 1991, actress Geena Davis hoped that it marked a shift towards gender equality in Hollywood. But by 2004 the Academy award winner had… Audio
Does the Beard Maketh the Man?
Dr. Eleanor Rycroft is a Lecturer in Theatre at the University of Bristol and has been looking at the question of when did beards suddenly become important? Audio
Confronting the epidemic of stress and anxiety in girls
Studies confirm that anxiety levels have skyrocketed in girls. Dr. Lisa Damour's new book Under Pressure looks at why this is happening. Audio
3MM: Dr Patrick van Esch on equality in parental leave
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealander on subjects of their choice. Here's AUT Business School Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing Patrick van Esch on why New Zealand needs equality in… Audio
Dr Lauren Rosewarne - Sex & Sexuality In Modern Screen Remakes
Dr Lauren Rosewarne from the University of Melbourne has written a new book, Sex & Sexuality In Modern Screen Remakes which raises questions about how women are seen on screen now. Audio
Anti-PC packs given to Aussie parents
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, information packs will be sent to NSW parents with advice for parents on identifying if their child is being "indoctrinated" by "radical gender activists" at… Audio
Calling Home: Dr Kaaren Mathias in Uttarakhand, India
Dr Kaaren Mathias is medical doctor who's been living in India since 2006. She's working in community health in the Northern Indian province of Uttarakhand. Audio, Gallery
ADB says Pacific nations can do more to help vulnerable
Sustained economic growth in the past ten years has helped drive substantial social development gains in the Pacific, but there is much more to do, according to the ADB. Audio
Challenging gender norms & the threat of female sexuality
Professor Ciara Cremin explores the politics of cross-dressing and gender identity in both her personal and her professional life. Audio
Our Changing World for 1 August 2019
The politics of cross-dressing and gender identity, and the chemical element molybdenum. Audio
Pink for girls? 'Every Little Thing'
Where did the idea of the colour blue for boys and pink for girls actually come from? It's a question listener Elle Ve poses on the 'Every Little Thing' helpline and it sends host Flora Lichtmann down… Audio
Making sport accessible to all
The practice of sport is a human right, but why is there still segregation, and discrimination, based on gender? To find a solution we unpack traditional sports practices, the physical side of sport…
Netball World Cup victory raises questions about pay parity
The Silver Ferns victory has reignited the debate about the pay parity in sport. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she hasn't looked in detail at the differences between different sporting codes but… Audio
'The Cut on Tuesdays': Family money
The Cut is the section of New York Magazine targeted at "women with stylish minds". Visit its website today and you'll find stories covering politics, relationships, work, and equality, alongside… Audio
Govt not delivering on gender rights: 'We have no protection under the law'
The Human Rights Commission is disappointed the government is not moving faster to provide explicit legal protection for people with diverse gender identities.
Swiss women take to the streets to protest gender inequality
Protests in Switzerland are rare - but the country's women have finally decided enough is enough Audio
Girls Rock Camp comes to Wellington
The first Girls Rock Camp in Wellington is happening this July. Yadana Saw talks to the organiser Brooke Singer and student Holly Curtis about what people can expect from the week long programme. Audio
Pacific under-represented at global feminism conference
It's been described at the Olympics of feminism - and it's hoped that it will spread new ideas about gender equality around the world. Audio