 In 2016, feminist and sociologist Eva Cox writing in The Conversation said that feminism has failed and needs a radical rethink using, "feminist perspectives to set social goals that are sustainable, and create social resilience".Australia has and has had several notable feminist authors, academics and activists whose work has been recognised internationally.Perhaps most widely recognised is Germaine Greer, whose book "The Female Eunuch" was held in high acclaim after its publication.