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On Merit

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On Merit by Paula Matthewson examines the disparity in gender representation within the modern Liberal Party, challenging the widely accepted notion that success is solely based on merit. The book delves into the reasons behind men's dominance and how Liberal women have defended this imbalanceβ€”until now. Through the symbol of a pair of red shoes, the narrative ignites a discussion about the myth of merit and explores its potential impact on the party's future.
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Merit has very little to do with the increasing dominance of men in the modern Liberal Party. Yet Liberal women continue to defend it. Until now. ON MERIT explores this imbalance, its implications for the party's future, and how a pair of red shoes may spark a rebellion against the merit myth.

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Merit has very little to do with the increasing dominance of men in the modern Liberal Party. Yet Liberal women continue to defend it. Until now.

On Merit explores this imbalance, its implications for the party's future, and how a pair of red shoes may spark a rebellion against the merit myth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733644191

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 151.0mm

Height: 111.0mm

Weight: 70g

Pages: 104

About the Author

Paula Matthewson is a political columnist with The New Daily and editor of Despatches. Her commentary and analysis of Australian federal politics have been published widely since she set aside a long career in politics and advocacy in 2010 to become a freelance writer. During that previous life, Matthewson worked for four years as a Liberal media adviser.

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