Profile photo courtesy of the Wagga Daily Advertiser, Photographer Ash Smith Dr Emma Rush brings ethical knowledge, and the clarity and rigour that are characteristic philosophical skills, to areas outside philosophy. Emma holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Philosophy and French and a PhD in Philosophy, both from the University of Melbourne. Emma is a member of the International Network of Co-operative Inquirers and a member of the Environmental and Social Justice (ESJ) research group and the Practical and Public Ethics Research (PAPER) group at Charles Sturt University. As the lead author of two papers on the sexualisation of children released by the Australia Institute in 2006 (www.tai.org.au), Emma prompted considerable public debate, ultimately leading to a Senate Inquiry into the issue. Emma continues to work in areas related to the issue of the sexualisation of children, producing pieces variously addressed to academic, professional and general audiences. In 2013, Emma received a Charles Sturt University Faculty of Arts Teaching Award (Individual). Emma (she/her) lives and works on Wiradjuri Country, in Wagga Wagga. Selected Media Pieces Rush, E. (2012) 'Girls on film: Could new regulations stop the sexualisation of children?' The Conversation, May 24, http://theconversation.edu.au/girls-on-film-could-new-regulations-stop-the-sexualisation-of-children-6762. Rush, E. and Norma, C. (2012) 'Sexed up tween advertising shows fashion needs to grow up', Sydney Morning Herald, February 16, http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/sexed-up-tween-advertising-shows-fashion-needs-to-grow-up-20120215-1t788.html. Rush, E. (2012), 'Teens have hearts, not just bodies', Melinda Tankard Reist (Blog), February 8, http://melindatankardreist.com/2012/02/teens-have-hearts-not-just-bodies/. Rush, E. (2012), 'Media must do better on porn debate', ABC Religion and Ethics, February 1, https://www.abc.net.au/religion/media-must-do-better-on-porn-debate/10100822. See also the radio conversation which followed from this: 'Can an anti-abortion activist be called a feminist?' ABC Radio National Drive (February 7). Available from: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/drive/can-an-anti-abortion-activist-be-called-a-feminist3f/3816694 As a lecturer in philosophy and ethics, Emma teaches professional ethics for human services, health, and creative industries students, as well as history of philosophy subjects. She also co-ordinates the second year work integrated learning subject within the Bachelor of Arts, and supervises research projects undertaken by Honours, Masters and PhD students. Emma has taught the following subjects at Charles Sturt University. Philosophy Subjects: Professional Ethics Subjects: Health: Human Services: Creative Industries: Work Integrated Learning (also known as Workplace Learning): During her doctoral studies and early in her academic career, Emma provided intellectual leadership and pastoral care as a residential academic staff member at Whitley College and later at Queen's College, both associated with the University of Melbourne. During this period, she also tutored across a range of disciplines (philosophy, politics, and sustainability) at the University of Melbourne and RMIT University. In partnership with Dr Monica Short, Dr Emma Rush provides inspirational professional development webinars on ethical practice for professional organisations. Emma was a member of the former Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics. She is a member of the International Network of Co-operative Inquirers and a member of the Environmental and Social Justice (ESJ) research group and the Practical and Public Ethics Research (PAPER) group at Charles Sturt University. Emma’s research in the areas of philosophy and ethics encompasses three main areas:
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Dr Emma Rush
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