Dr Shawna Marks is a researcher, writer and thinker focused on systems change, masculinities and domestic, family and sexual violence.
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Representations of ‘WAGs’ and the state of play of women’s Australian football
Gender and the AFL are currently in the spotlight due to the popularity of the AFLW. However, the AFL have received attention for in the past gender issues that were not as positive or progressive. It is difficult to tell if the current progressive narrative represented by an increase in opportunities for women is indicative…
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Applying for PhD scholarships mid-candidature
This post is a response to a friend who asked me for advice on applying for PhD scholarships mid-candidature. I won two scholarships part way into my PhD after beginning as a part-time student with no funding. My tips may be useful to international students and graduate students outside of Australia but are based on…
Dr Shawna Marks 