In 1993, Margaret Rossiter coined the phrase The Matilda Effect to describe systematic bias whereby a woman is ignored, denied credit or dropped from sight by a man who takes credit for scientific advances. As this short video highlights, the Matilda Effect is still alive and well in Australian Curriculum.
The Matilda Effect does not only apply to women in Science. This needs to change! History must tell the whole story. For girls, knowing women’s achievements expands their sense of what is possible, offers ideas about what legacies they may leave for those who follow. This site is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in all fields.
Waltzing With Matilda's 