Sue Butler

Australia’s prime minister ignites controversy by labeling opposition leader a ‘misogynist’

Global Politics

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard went on the offensive, recently, telling her opponent he had no right to lecture her on sexism — because of his own behavior. In a 15-minute speech, she cited multiple examples of his “misogyny” — and in the process ignited a discussion about the meaning of the word, which might change the dictionary itself.

An Australian Dictionary Redefines Misogyny

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