Gender
Despite gains in closing gender gaps in education and the labour market, gender inequality remains persistent. ISSR researchers are working closely with academic and government partners around the country and overseas to investigate social systems and mechanisms that impact gender inequalities, such as family dynamics and economic participation, and to translate our research through presentations, publications, training courses, policy advice and other outreach activities.
Contributions to the public discourse on marriage equality
Senior Research Fellow, Dr Paco Perales, and PhD student, Alice Campbell, published a Conversation article that instigated public dialogue around the same sex marriage debate preceding the 2017 Australian plebescite.
Revealed: who supports marriage equality in Australia – and who doesn’t, shared analysis of data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey to assess trends in the degree of support for marriage equality, and to ascertain the characteristics of those Australians who do, or don’t, support it.
Evaluation Framework for Queensland's Reform Program on Domestic and Family Violence
We developed an overarching evaluation approach for the Queensland Government’s 10-year reform strategy for ending domestic and family violence in Queensland, as well as guidance for specific project evaluations for initiatives under the strategy. Our evaluation framework for the government included: evaluation principles to.... Read more
Respectful Relationships Program Evaluation
ISSR has been commissioned by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) to undertake a longitudinal outcome and process evaluation of multiple funding initiatives aimed at preventing sexual assault through education. This project involves an outcome and process evaluation.... Read more
For Better or For Worse? Understanding the Revolution in Married Life in Australia
Marriage has traditionally been viewed as the bedrock institution of society. But recent evidence suggests that marriage patterns have been transformed. People are marrying less, and those who do are marrying later, separating more, and often marrying after cohabiting and having children. What are the consequences.... Read more