Eight female MLAs walked out of the Northern Territory parliament this week to protest the ‘bullying and intimidation’ of their male counterparts. The protest cannot be in vain Another day,another dismal reminder of what appears to be a gangrenous affliction in conservative politics: an entrenched culture of woman-hating.
Please observe, just this week, or the singular viciousness unleashed upon Julie Bishop for her role in the Malcolm Turnbull ascendancy. Alternatively,collect up the bile poured upon Peta Credlin as those on the losing side of the spill seek out a scapegoat to blame. For worthy degree, record a colleague’s instruction to Kelly O’Dwyer that she should “express more milk” rather than leave the parliament to breastfeed her child. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com