{"id":4467,"date":"2023-02-08T10:10:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T23:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/?p=4467"},"modified":"2023-03-01T17:40:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T06:40:23","slug":"iwd-kira-button","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/iwd-kira-button\/","title":{"rendered":"International Women’s Day: Kira Button"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am a PhD Candidate <\/span>based at the Waterfront Campus<\/span>. My<\/span> research<\/span> is centred<\/span> on<\/span> understanding and preventing sexual harm within nightlife venues. <\/span>I am <\/span>a passionate advocate<\/span> for<\/span> gender equalit<\/span>y and<\/span> hope that my work will promote inclusivity and<\/span> eq<\/span>uity<\/span>.<\/span> I am also a <\/span>R<\/span>esearch <\/span>A<\/span>ssistant and <\/span>C<\/span>asual <\/span>A<\/span>cademic in the School of Psychology<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Preferred pronouns: She\/Her<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Tell us about what International Women\u2019s Day means to you?<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

Internati<\/span>onal Women\u2019s Day gives us the opportunity to <\/span>recognise and celebrate the many <\/span>achievements of women across a whole host of areas. <\/span>It also serves an important reminder that <\/span>gender equality is still a work in progress, and we must continue to strive towards a world where all women are respected, <\/span>valued<\/span> and empowered.<\/span><\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

In your time at Deakin, what has been your proudest achievement?<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

Being accepted into the PhD program <\/span>to research an area that I am passionate about is my proudest achievement to date.<\/span> I hope my work will have a positive impact <\/span>by <\/span>reducing <\/span>sexual harm and <\/span>promoting <\/span>equality, <\/span>safety<\/span> and inclusivity. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

We know<\/span><\/span> discrimination still exists, what are some of the barriers you think that women are facing today that need more attention? <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

In my<\/span> area of research, women experience <\/span>disproportionately <\/span>high levels<\/span> of unwanted sexual attention<\/span> in nightlife venues<\/span>. <\/span>One primary barrier<\/span> faced by women<\/span> is victim blaming and shaming<\/span>, which <\/span>c<\/span>an make it difficult for victims to <\/span>seek <\/span>help and report their experiences.<\/span> R<\/span>ecent social justice movements such as \u2018Me Too\u2019 and \u2018Times up\u2019 have helped highlight the severity and <\/span>magnitude<\/span> of violence against women<\/span>. However, <\/span>there is still a long way to go<\/span> to<\/span> address the underlying social<\/span>, <\/span>cultural<\/span> and syst<\/span>emic factors that contribute to sexual violence and inequality. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

How do you feel Deakin supports women?<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

At Deakin University, there are various programs and initiatives dedicated to fostering gender equality and <\/span>providing<\/span> support for women. For instance, the <\/span>Deakin Network Against Gendered Violence<\/span> promotes<\/span> a research network<\/span> that <\/span>showcases<\/span> Deakin\u2019s research <\/span>expertise<\/span> relating to <\/span>violence against women.<\/span> Additionally, Deakin has implemented <\/span>numerous<\/span> inclusion and diversity policies, such as the Gender Equ<\/span>i<\/span>ty<\/span> Action<\/span> Plan, which <\/span>was<\/span> designed to <\/span>improve employment outcomes for women and people that are gender diverse.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

What are some of the ways someone can help drive a gender equal future? <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

One way that individuals can contribute to creating a more gender-equal future is by challenging biases and stereotypes. This can involve questioning gender roles and norms, as well as speaking out against sexist or discriminatory language. Additionally, supporting women-led initiatives, such as businesses or advocacy groups, can be a powerful way to drive change and promote greater equality.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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