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Perth Now
21-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Women redefining philanthropy sector despite barriers
Female philanthropists are being encouraged to continue changing the face of the sector and counteract the perception of philanthropy as a world dominated by men. Over the next two decades, women are poised to come into greater economic power, inheriting up to $3.4 trillion of intergenerational wealth transfer. Yet too many barriers are preventing women from entering philanthropy, with sexism and misogyny persisting in the sector. Former prime minister Julia Gillard said female philanthropists often find it harder to be taken seriously when approaching organisations. "When people look at families who have the resources to be substantial donors, there's still a tendency to assume that if there's a man in the family, he's the principal decision maker," she said in an interview with She Gives. "There are still some stereotypes out there of women as do-gooders and meddlers, or that empowered and resourced women aren't very caring and can be too demanding. "I understand why many women want to maintain a sense of privacy around their giving, because they don't do it for the public accolade ... but there are also many women who are prepared to speak publicly but are unsure if anybody really wants to hear what they've got to say." Since leaving politics, Ms Gillard has founded the Global Institute for Women's Leadership, joined the board of Beyond Blue and served as patron of the Campaign for Female Education. She is the current chair of Wellcome, a charity foundation which supports science to solve urgent health challenges. While she wants to keep growing the number of people who are prepared to give, Ms Gillard says the cost of living and financial pressures requires an emphasis on other contributions. "Some people still think that philanthropy is only for high-net-worth individuals like Bill Gates and therefore isn't for them," she said. "This broader concept of giving time, talent and expertise is much more inclusive." One year ago, She Gives was launched to highlight women's giving at any scale and shift the narrative on female-led philanthropy. The organisation has partnered with the National Library to ensure female voices are part of Australia's permanent record on giving. The past 12 months had shown there was an enormous hunger for stories that recognised the role of women in achieving positive change, campaign founder Melissa Smith said. "We're proud to have shone a light on some of the incredible women who are driving giving forward in Australia, but there is still much more to be done," she said. "Early data from our research suggests that greater visibility and awareness of giving, as well as supporting a cultural shift, are key to growing philanthropy."
The Independent
05-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Four in 10 Britons think women's equality now discriminates against men
Four in 10 adults in Great Britain think efforts to promote women's equality have gone so far that men are being discriminated against, according to polling. Findings from a major global survey ahead of International Women's Day suggested just over half of men (51%) felt this way, compared with a third of women (33%). Research, by Ipsos UK and the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King's College London (KCL), involved surveys conducted across 30 countries including Spain, Australia, Ireland and Japan. Women and Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson, who is also Education Secretary, is set to discuss the survey findings on Wednesday at an event with former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard. A greater proportion of adults in Great Britain (42%) agreed with the statement, 'We have gone so far in promoting women's equality that we are discriminating against men', than countries including Canada (40%), the US (39%) and Germany (33%). Ireland had the same percentage (42%) in agreement with the statement, although more men (56%) felt this way, with 29% of women agreeing. Taking all countries together, young men were more likely than older age groups to feel women's equality discriminates against men. Some 57% of Gen Z adults – aged 18 to 29 – felt this way compared with 44% of so-called Baby Boomers (aged 60-80). Among women, Millennials – aged 30-45 – were most likely to feel this way (39%), with Baby Boomers least likely to (29%). While the research also suggested around half (51%) of people perceived there to be tension between men and women in their country, younger people were more likely to feel this was the case. According to the polling, Gen Z were more likely to say this (59%) than Baby Boomers (40%). Kelly Beaver, Ipsos chief executive, said the ''battle of the sexes' has emerged as a salient force within Gen Z'. She added: 'Despite a majority of our 30-country sample saying that gender equality is important to them personally, we continue to see divergent attitudes toward gender equality more broadly, particularly among this younger cohort.' The data 'underscores the urgent need for nuanced conversations and inclusive solutions that address the concerns of all genders', she said, 'particularly when considered against the backdrop of recent elections in the US and Germany, where young men were significantly more likely than young women to back right-wing political parties'. Professor Heejung Chung, one of the KCL researchers, said 'significant divisions remain in how people perceive gender equality in many societies, including Britain'. She said the divide 'is often fuelled by politicians and media who capitalise on a zero-sum-game narrative – framing the advancement of women as the cause of broader societal grievances, such as the decline of well-paid, secure jobs'. She added: 'It is essential to promote a growth mindset, reinforcing the idea that gender equality can benefit everyone. We remain committed to demonstrating how advancing gender equality improves the lives of both men and women, strengthens society, and drives business success.'
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Four in 10 Britons think women's equality now discriminates against men
Four in 10 adults in Great Britain think efforts to promote women's equality have gone so far that men are being discriminated against, according to polling. Findings from a major global survey ahead of International Women's Day suggested just over half of men (51%) felt this way, compared with a third of women (33%). Research, by Ipsos UK and the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King's College London (KCL), involved surveys conducted across 30 countries including Spain, Australia, Ireland and Japan. Women and Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson, who is also Education Secretary, is set to discuss the survey findings on Wednesday at an event with former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard. A greater proportion of adults in Great Britain (42%) agreed with the statement, 'We have gone so far in promoting women's equality that we are discriminating against men', than countries including Canada (40%), the US (39%) and Germany (33%). Ireland had the same percentage (42%) in agreement with the statement, although more men (56%) felt this way, with 29% of women agreeing. Taking all countries together, young men were more likely than older age groups to feel women's equality discriminates against men. Some 57% of Gen Z adults – aged 18 to 29 – felt this way compared with 44% of so-called Baby Boomers (aged 60-80). Among women, Millennials – aged 30-45 – were most likely to feel this way (39%), with Baby Boomers least likely to (29%). While the research also suggested around half (51%) of people perceived there to be tension between men and women in their country, younger people were more likely to feel this was the case. According to the polling, Gen Z were more likely to say this (59%) than Baby Boomers (40%). Kelly Beaver, Ipsos chief executive, said the ''battle of the sexes' has emerged as a salient force within Gen Z'. She added: 'Despite a majority of our 30-country sample saying that gender equality is important to them personally, we continue to see divergent attitudes toward gender equality more broadly, particularly among this younger cohort.' The data 'underscores the urgent need for nuanced conversations and inclusive solutions that address the concerns of all genders', she said, 'particularly when considered against the backdrop of recent elections in the US and Germany, where young men were significantly more likely than young women to back right-wing political parties'. Professor Heejung Chung, one of the KCL researchers, said 'significant divisions remain in how people perceive gender equality in many societies, including Britain'. She said the divide 'is often fuelled by politicians and media who capitalise on a zero-sum-game narrative – framing the advancement of women as the cause of broader societal grievances, such as the decline of well-paid, secure jobs'. She added: 'It is essential to promote a growth mindset, reinforcing the idea that gender equality can benefit everyone. We remain committed to demonstrating how advancing gender equality improves the lives of both men and women, strengthens society, and drives business success.'
