This was raised as a question from the floor: Tarana Burke invented the #MeToo movement. @karahinesley noted she misspoke.https://twitter.com/OtherSociology/status/1016598877875494912?s=19 …
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How can young Indigenous girls & women manage online racism? "Its nice to know you're part of a bigger community. Don't internalise this rubbish - speak to other people."
@BronwynCarlson is currently studying the serious mental health issues due to racism.#BecauseOfHerWeCanShow this thread
American tag on Facebook, White nonsense roundup, is needed for Australian #Twitter to support Aboriginal people.
"They drain you - you want to engage, educate and defend yourself," but online abuse makes it tough. #BecauseOfHerWeCan
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#Twitter is "monumental" to academics - an open database. We need more academics online. Some are scared, while non-Indigenous academics are surprised Aboriginal people are online.@BronwynCarlson notes many like Prof@BronFredericks, Dr@drcbond & others on@IndigenousXShow this thread -
Question from the floor: some backlash that
#BecauseOfHerWeCan alienates men. Answer:@naidocweek decided on this year's theme because when most people think of prominent Aboriginal people, they think largely of men. This year is about providing women a platform.@ShannanJDodsonShow this thread -
"Indigenous women lead from behind." They lead multiple ways: family, community organisations, they're raising up families, doing emotional labour & coordinating action. Lorena Allam "Indigenous women are overqualified but not recognised."
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Indigenous women have a tough time at work because they have a high cultural load. They deal with multiple responsibilities and issues. They need better support and recognition.
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Research shows public servants tone down or are afraid to speak up on Indigenous issues on social media ("they keep it beige"). But as an academic
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If the panel could ask the public any question what would it be? Do you support an Indigenous voice to parliament? Can we face up to our history? Why is it you don't know [about diversity & cultures of First Nations people]?
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#BecauseOfHerWeCan event@TwitterAU ends with@teelareid reading the#UluruStatement from the Heart, which was in the room.pic.twitter.com/KqKNS043i3Show this thread
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