In this episode we drink a decent Chardonnay, talk about how cultures are created and changed, the complexity and divisiveness of identity politics, and the disturbing domestic violence stats in Australia. We touch on emotional intensity in relationships and the way in which revealing vulnerability can also lead to unrealistic expectations….

We were just riffing on a theme but if you want to find out about better ways to communicate in a healthy relationship check out:

http://www.relationshipsvictoria.com.au/

The campaign we are referring to re domestic violence can be found here:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_WcaIkWYuk

 

More information about the issues facing women internationally:

http://www.globalissues.org/article/166/womens-rights

https://www.humanrights.gov.au/education/face-facts/face-facts-gender-equality-2018/

https://unwomen.org.au/about/about-us/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/far-have-womens-rights-advanced-century/amp/

https://theconversation.com/amp/times-up-for-gender-injustice-what-every-woman-wants-in-2018-88059

 

The source of our stats:

https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/understand-domestic-violence/facts-violence-women/domestic-violence-statistics/

https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/stop-violence-against-women/dont-just-stand-by/

And perhaps for some balance:

http://theredpillmovie.com/

Best wishes