Elizabeth Van Acker
Biographic Data
| ID | 4372985 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elizabeth Van Acker |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elizabeth |
| FAMILY NAME | Van Acker |
| SIGNATURE | VAN ACKER E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Griffith University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 29 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Women’s selection into parliament: The Interplay Between Formal Rules and Informal Practices
Political processes are shaped by the gendered ways in which women and men are selected to run for political office. This paper examines the increase in women entering the parliamentary arena and employs a feminist historical institutionalism approach to understand how and why change in female representation occurs. We examine the interplay between formal rules and informal practices on candidate selection through the case of Queensland, Australi…
Rhetorically defining a social institution: How Leaders Have Framed Same-Sex Marriage
Questions about the definition, meaning and limits of marriage have become a topic of fierce political debate in advanced Western democracies over the past decade as political leaders have sought to grapple with the issue of same-sex marriage. The rhetorical choices of leaders as they have made the case for or against moving away from traditional definitions of marriage have been central to shaping the national debate within different jurisdictio…
Disconnected relationship values and marriage policies in England
The article examines relationship values which influence the government’s marriage-related policies. It constructs a framework of core values as the ‘conception of the desirable’ to highlight a central problem for the government: there are many conflicting values that can be identified as potentially relevant. Traditional morality and equality highlight marriage as the ultimate goal for heterosexual and same-sex couples by emphasising responsibil…
Whatever Happened to Industry Policy in Australia
Since the 1980s and early 1990s, there have been few constructive developments towards a comprehensive and coherent productivity-enhancing agenda. Labor governments have often provided rhetorical support but have fought over whether industry policy represents a new protectionism or market-enhancing development policy. The Coalition in opposition and in office has generally opposed the idea of industry policy, but has continued to support ad hoc a…
Service Delivery of Relationship Support Programs in Australia: Implications for the “Community Sector”
Governments confront many challenges as they rely increasingly on community sector agencies to deliver services. This has implications for the governance of service delivery, policy implementation, and partnerships. This article examines two interconnected concerns for the delivery of relationship support programs in Australia. First, it investigates the key characteristics that influence how government delivers services and whether it develops p…
Romantic expectations and harsh realities: Tertiary access to the rescue
This paper examines the educational ambitions of adults from a disadvantaged area in Australia who returned to study at a further education institution as a means to access higher education. The study examines the significance and influence of romance, gender and social class on their formal learning, and the delaying influence of these factors in realising lifelong learning aspirations. It draws on written testimonies of students’ early expectat…
JAS review of books
Reviews Marian Sawer and Barry Hindess (eds), Us and Them: Anti‐Elitism in Australia , Bentley, API Network, 2004, pp 300, pb $34.95, ISBN 1920845097. Sally Young, The Persuaders: Inside the hidden machine of political advertising, Sydney, Pluto Australia, 2004, pp 380, pb $29.95, ISBN 1864033045. Julia Baird, Media Taris: How the Australian Press Frames Female Politicians, Carlton North, Scribe Publications, 2004, pp 330, pb $32.95, ISBN 1920769…
Media Representations of Women Politicians in Australia and New Zealand: High Expectations, Hostility or Stardom
Senior women politicians are a novelty, receiving enormous media attention. They have had to deal with high expectations in the media and other political institutions such as Parliament. This essay examines media portrayals of women politicians in Australia and New Zealand. It argues that the media embrace women quickly and fully early in their careers, but attack them very fiercely when things go wrong. The media creates elevated hopes around th…
Administering Romance: Government Policies Concerning Pre‐marriage Education Programs
Recent policy objectives surrounding the institution of marriage are based on strategies aimed at sustaining a stable and morally cohesive society. Policy‐makers disapproving of marriage breakdowns often focus on the behaviour of individuals to explain the breakdowns. Policy initiatives seek to ‘cure’ individuals to overcome the problem of marriage failure. Pre‐marriage education programs encourage self‐help and depend on individuals solving thei…
Winners and losers: Industry policy and gender concerns in the clothing industry
This article is broadly concerned with the federal government's industry policy in relation to women machinists in the clothing industry. From analysis of various reports and a series of face‐to‐face interviews with 120 people representing government, business and unions, as well as workers in various sections of the industry, I argue that the government's approach to restructuring this industry has not adequately incorporated an understanding of…
Media Representations of Women Politicians in Australia and New Zealand: High Expectations, Hostility or Stardom
Senior women politicians are a novelty, receiving enormous media attention. They have had to deal with high expectations in the media and other political institutions such as Parliament. This essay examines media portrayals of women politicians in Australia and New Zealand. It argues that the media embrace women quickly and fully early in their careers, but attack them very fiercely when things go wrong. The media creates elevated hopes around th…
Whatever Happened to Industry Policy in Australia
Since the 1980s and early 1990s, there have been few constructive developments towards a comprehensive and coherent productivity-enhancing agenda. Labor governments have often provided rhetorical support but have fought over whether industry policy represents a new protectionism or market-enhancing development policy. The Coalition in opposition and in office has generally opposed the idea of industry policy, but has continued to support ad hoc a…
Women’s selection into parliament: The Interplay Between Formal Rules and Informal Practices
Political processes are shaped by the gendered ways in which women and men are selected to run for political office. This paper examines the increase in women entering the parliamentary arena and employs a feminist historical institutionalism approach to understand how and why change in female representation occurs. We examine the interplay between formal rules and informal practices on candidate selection through the case of Queensland, Australi…
Rhetorically defining a social institution: How Leaders Have Framed Same-Sex Marriage
Questions about the definition, meaning and limits of marriage have become a topic of fierce political debate in advanced Western democracies over the past decade as political leaders have sought to grapple with the issue of same-sex marriage. The rhetorical choices of leaders as they have made the case for or against moving away from traditional definitions of marriage have been central to shaping the national debate within different jurisdictio…
Romantic expectations and harsh realities: Tertiary access to the rescue
This paper examines the educational ambitions of adults from a disadvantaged area in Australia who returned to study at a further education institution as a means to access higher education. The study examines the significance and influence of romance, gender and social class on their formal learning, and the delaying influence of these factors in realising lifelong learning aspirations. It draws on written testimonies of students’ early expectat…
Winners and losers: Industry policy and gender concerns in the clothing industry
This article is broadly concerned with the federal government's industry policy in relation to women machinists in the clothing industry. From analysis of various reports and a series of face‐to‐face interviews with 120 people representing government, business and unions, as well as workers in various sections of the industry, I argue that the government's approach to restructuring this industry has not adequately incorporated an understanding of…
Winners and losers: Industry policy and gender concerns in the clothing industry
This article is broadly concerned with the federal government's industry policy in relation to women machinists in the clothing industry. From analysis of various reports and a series of face‐to‐face interviews with 120 people representing government, business and unions, as well as workers in various sections of the industry, I argue that the government's approach to restructuring this industry has not adequately incorporated an understanding of…
Media Representations of Women Politicians in Australia and New Zealand: High Expectations, Hostility or Stardom
Senior women politicians are a novelty, receiving enormous media attention. They have had to deal with high expectations in the media and other political institutions such as Parliament. This essay examines media portrayals of women politicians in Australia and New Zealand. It argues that the media embrace women quickly and fully early in their careers, but attack them very fiercely when things go wrong. The media creates elevated hopes around th…
Administering Romance: Government Policies Concerning Pre‐marriage Education Programs
Recent policy objectives surrounding the institution of marriage are based on strategies aimed at sustaining a stable and morally cohesive society. Policy‐makers disapproving of marriage breakdowns often focus on the behaviour of individuals to explain the breakdowns. Policy initiatives seek to ‘cure’ individuals to overcome the problem of marriage failure. Pre‐marriage education programs encourage self‐help and depend on individuals solving thei…
JAS review of books
Reviews Marian Sawer and Barry Hindess (eds), Us and Them: Anti‐Elitism in Australia , Bentley, API Network, 2004, pp 300, pb $34.95, ISBN 1920845097. Sally Young, The Persuaders: Inside the hidden machine of political advertising, Sydney, Pluto Australia, 2004, pp 380, pb $29.95, ISBN 1864033045. Julia Baird, Media Taris: How the Australian Press Frames Female Politicians, Carlton North, Scribe Publications, 2004, pp 330, pb $32.95, ISBN 1920769…
Romantic expectations and harsh realities: Tertiary access to the rescue
This paper examines the educational ambitions of adults from a disadvantaged area in Australia who returned to study at a further education institution as a means to access higher education. The study examines the significance and influence of romance, gender and social class on their formal learning, and the delaying influence of these factors in realising lifelong learning aspirations. It draws on written testimonies of students’ early expectat…
Service Delivery of Relationship Support Programs in Australia: Implications for the “Community Sector”
Governments confront many challenges as they rely increasingly on community sector agencies to deliver services. This has implications for the governance of service delivery, policy implementation, and partnerships. This article examines two interconnected concerns for the delivery of relationship support programs in Australia. First, it investigates the key characteristics that influence how government delivers services and whether it develops p…
Whatever Happened to Industry Policy in Australia
Since the 1980s and early 1990s, there have been few constructive developments towards a comprehensive and coherent productivity-enhancing agenda. Labor governments have often provided rhetorical support but have fought over whether industry policy represents a new protectionism or market-enhancing development policy. The Coalition in opposition and in office has generally opposed the idea of industry policy, but has continued to support ad hoc a…
Disconnected relationship values and marriage policies in England
The article examines relationship values which influence the government’s marriage-related policies. It constructs a framework of core values as the ‘conception of the desirable’ to highlight a central problem for the government: there are many conflicting values that can be identified as potentially relevant. Traditional morality and equality highlight marriage as the ultimate goal for heterosexual and same-sex couples by emphasising responsibil…
Rhetorically defining a social institution: How Leaders Have Framed Same-Sex Marriage
Questions about the definition, meaning and limits of marriage have become a topic of fierce political debate in advanced Western democracies over the past decade as political leaders have sought to grapple with the issue of same-sex marriage. The rhetorical choices of leaders as they have made the case for or against moving away from traditional definitions of marriage have been central to shaping the national debate within different jurisdictio…
Women’s selection into parliament: The Interplay Between Formal Rules and Informal Practices
Political processes are shaped by the gendered ways in which women and men are selected to run for political office. This paper examines the increase in women entering the parliamentary arena and employs a feminist historical institutionalism approach to understand how and why change in female representation occurs. We examine the interplay between formal rules and informal practices on candidate selection through the case of Queensland, Australi…
Political science (10 works) · Law (9 works) · Law (9 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Politics (5 works) · Government (linguistics (4 works) · Institution (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Gender Politics and Representation (3 works) · Gender Studies (3 works)