The Real Matilda: Woman and Identity in Australia 1788 to 1975 Dixson, Miriam

**The Real Matilda: Woman and Identity in Australia 1788 to 1975** by Miriam Dixson isn't your typical dry history textbook – it's a rollicking ride through nearly two centuries of Australian women getting things done despite everyone telling them not to.

Dixson, a respected historian and feminist scholar, unpacks how Australian women carved out their identities from convict ships to the swinging seventies. She explores themes of gender roles, social expectations, and the uniquely Australian brand of female resilience that shaped a nation. This isn't just women's history – it's Australian history told properly, with half the population finally getting their due.

Perfect for history buffs, feminist readers, students of Australian politics, or anyone curious about how we got from there to here. This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks has stories to tell.

*"Dixson writes with wit and insight – finally, Australian history that doesn't bore you to tears." "Essential reading for understanding modern Australian identity and politics."*