"Without the contributions of older women,
this Country would grind to a halt."
Older Woman participant, #TheBiscuitTin Project
The Biscuit Tin
Biscuit Tins are an iconic, cross cultural symbol of the caring and nurturing roles older women play. Older women told us they want these contributions to be recognised - alongside all the contributions they make. In response,
#TheBiscuitTin program raises awareness of the ageism-sexism experienced by older women - and promotes recognition of their achievements.
The program involves Citizen Research exploring representations of older women in popular culture - and building momentum for change. It also involves workshops with older women to document their contributions and achievements and their experiences of being respected. Outputs from the workshops include photographs and Recipes for Respect. The outputs from the pilot workshops are shared below and a Kit for Facilitators is coming soon.
#TheBiscuitTin program raises awareness of the ageism-sexism experienced by older women - and promotes recognition of their achievements.
The program involves Citizen Research exploring representations of older women in popular culture - and building momentum for change. It also involves workshops with older women to document their contributions and achievements and their experiences of being respected. Outputs from the workshops include photographs and Recipes for Respect. The outputs from the pilot workshops are shared below and a Kit for Facilitators is coming soon.
How to participate
A Facilitator's Kit for #TheBiscuitTin project will be launched in November 2024.
Gallery
Thankyou to the older women who participated in #TheBiscuitTin workshops facilitated by Celebrate Ageing Ltd and hosted by Elder Rights Advocacy and Whitehorse City Council. Thanks also to the older women from the Older Women's Network NSW.
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Recipes for Respect
We are currently working with project partners on Recipes for Respect - a collection of recipes and stories about how older women experience respect.
Strong words
Towards the end of Citizen Research seminars and workshops for older women, participants are reminded of the importance of valuing themselves - as protection in an ageist/sexist world. Participants are then asked to identify a strong word - or a word that reminds them of their value. Some of the shared words are listed below and photographed.
Enlightened, Fighter, Trailblazer, Strong, A Force, Creative, Feisty, Advocate, Courageous! Passionate, Wise, Proud, Adventurous, Fierce, Determined, Resilient, Defiant, Resilient, Patient, Resilient, Determined, Warrior, Unbreakable, Energized, Persistent, Determined, Warrior, Connected, Hardworking, Positive, Inspired, Resilient, Outraged, Fierce, Clever, Slay, Determined, Activist, Mentor, Hopeful, Growing, Radiant, Enriched, Liberated, Awesome, Icon, A Real Trooper.
Enlightened, Fighter, Trailblazer, Strong, A Force, Creative, Feisty, Advocate, Courageous! Passionate, Wise, Proud, Adventurous, Fierce, Determined, Resilient, Defiant, Resilient, Patient, Resilient, Determined, Warrior, Unbreakable, Energized, Persistent, Determined, Warrior, Connected, Hardworking, Positive, Inspired, Resilient, Outraged, Fierce, Clever, Slay, Determined, Activist, Mentor, Hopeful, Growing, Radiant, Enriched, Liberated, Awesome, Icon, A Real Trooper.
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Citizen Researchers
Citizen Research is a way of reflecting on representations of older women in popular culture - as a way of building momentum for change. A report on the Citizen Research is coming soon.
The research identified three key themes in the representation of older women in popular culture, that is: "Grannies, Cougars and Greedy Old Bags". These themes highlight the challenges for older women who face ageism as well as sexism. Check the following resources reflecting on the differences for older women:
The research identified three key themes in the representation of older women in popular culture, that is: "Grannies, Cougars and Greedy Old Bags". These themes highlight the challenges for older women who face ageism as well as sexism. Check the following resources reflecting on the differences for older women:
- Professor Kate Burridge and Dr Catherine Barrett published an article in The Conversation (here), which was read over 8000+ times and shared 293 two weeks after publication
- Journalist, Author and Feminist Jane Gilmore was a keynote speaker at #TheBiscuitTin launch, see recording below
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Partnerships
The Biscuit Tin is part of the #OlderWomenCount campaign, an initiative of Celebrate Ageing Ltd and Older Women’s Network NSW. Thankyou to our partners for 2024 Elder Rights Advocacy (principal partner) and the City of Whitehorse.
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