Ideas at the House

Recorded in 2018, The Motherload was a discussion about contemporary parenting. It featured feminist icon and media commentator, Clementine Ford; Afro-Caribbean Australian writer and slam poet, Maxine Beneba Clarke; and social researcher, Dr Rebecca Huntley untangling the rules, regulations and ridiculousness of parenting. With chair Fenella Kernebone, this panel of experts (and mothers) discussed how we might dismantle the seemingly intractable gender norms that tether femininity to domesticity.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2017, journalist Gemma Hartley's Harper's Bazaar article "Women Aren't Nags - We're Just Fed Up" was viewed over two billion times. Bringing long overdue awareness to the daunting reality of emotional labour in our lives, Hartley defines the largely invisible but demanding, time-consuming, and exhausting "worry work" that falls disproportionately and unfairly on all women - no matter what economic class or level of education. This household admin of mothers and wives is based on the assumption that women are better at feeling and expressing emotions. She was in conversation with Cassie McCullagh at All About Women 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hip-hop is known for misogyny and sexism. Some of the genre's most famous figures continue to have worldwide success despite allegations of violence against women. Extraordinary journalist Joan Morgan's book, She Begat This: Twenty Years of the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill tracks the artist's rise in the male dominated R&B scene, and comes to us to investigate the complex relationship of black feminism to hip-hop. This session was chaired by triple j's Linda Marigliano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feminism is in a constant state of evolution - so, where will it go next? Hear from some of the world's most dynamic young activists and thinkers about what to expect in 2019 and beyond. Featuring Tunisian activist Aya Chebbi, British cultural commentator Ayishat Akanbi, Indigenous artist and activist Aretha Brown with Saturday Paper editor Maddison Connaughton, this panel considers where feminism might head next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boys are often expected to conform to a culture that regards violence, dominance and emotional repression as masculine. So how are gender roles enforced, and how are sweet little boys socialised into men who do harm? This episode is a live recording of the event Man Up, from All About Women 2019, featuring TV host Osher Günsberg, writer Clementine Ford, and filmmaker Vonne Patiag joined Edwina Throsby in a discussion about how we can all work to dismantle sexism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a live recording of Slate’s podcast The Waves, from All About Women 2019. Hosts Christina Cauterucci, June Thomas and Noreen Malone are joined by playwright and actor Nakkiah Lui to talk about everything from where modern romcoms go wrong, to the problems with Australian politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technology and the apps have changed the dating landscape and more of us are swiping left than ever before. But from unsolicited pictures to breadcrumbing... it's a jungle out there. In today’s episode Alexandra Tweten, the creator of the cult Instagram account Bye Felipe, TV presenter host of the Romantically Challenged podcast, Sami Lukis; DJ and podcaster FlexMami and journalist Myffy Rigby dig into the the nitty gritty of what it's like to date today. This event was recorded live at All About Women 2019. Show notes: Bye Felipe on Instagram Romantically Challenged on iTunes Bobo and Flex on iTunes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than a year in, #metoo has held some powerful men to account. But has it gone far enough, and what are the next steps? Explore how to movement must evolve to represent women worldwide in this live recording from All About Women 2019 with Michelle Obama's former Chief of Staff Tina Tchen, New York Times journalist Emily Steel and author of What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape Sohaila Abdulali. With Lenore Taylor of Guardian Australia they reflect on the wins of the movement so far and how to create longlasting change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What needs to change to make more women want to run for public office in Australia? At All About Women 2019, four of Australia’s most senior politicians crossed party lines to discuss their experiences working in parliament. Labor Party's Linda Burney, Greens Senator Sarah Hanson Young, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Julie Bishop and Independent Julia Banks had a frank discussion about the pitfalls and rewards of their jobs, and how we can shift the culture so girls who want to grow up to be Prime Minister are inspired, not discouraged. The session was chaired by Jacqueline Maley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No one gets excited about jellyfish quite like Dr Lisa-Ann Gershwin. Get to know these magical creatures and what they reveal about the future of our oceans, in this live recording from ANTIDOTE 2018. She was in conversation with ABC Radio National's Natasha Mitchell. Listen to more Talks & Ideas from Sydney Opera House at sydneyoperahouse.com/ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.