Posting one of my articles
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I write articles on lesser known Australian historical figures. And a few months back, I wrote an article about Louisa Lawson, a suffragist, poet and the mother of Henry Lawson. It goes into concerns about political representation for women both in her time and in the present day.
I touch on the recent controversy with the conservative Liberal party dismissing the need to increase the amount of female politicians in their party. We can't have quotas, because everyone has to be there based on "merit!" And I used the sources I draw on to explain "merit" is such a bullshit concept.
I really enjoyed writing this article, because Louisa did some amazing things for women's rights in this country. The next article I'm doing is on Tasmanian Aboriginal business woman and teacher, Lucy Beaton.
I write articles on lesser known Australian historical figures. And a few months back, I wrote an article about Louisa Lawson, a suffragist, poet and the mother of Henry Lawson. It goes into concerns about political representation for women both in her time and in the present day.
I touch on the recent controversy with the conservative Liberal party dismissing the need to increase the amount of female politicians in their party. We can't have quotas, because everyone has to be there based on "merit!" And I used the sources I draw on to explain "merit" is such a bullshit concept.
I really enjoyed writing this article, because Louisa did some amazing things for women's rights in this country. The next article I'm doing is on Tasmanian Aboriginal business woman and teacher, Lucy Beaton.