Tang Qunying: One of China’s Earliest Feminists
She led an army of women against Qing forces, fought her whole life for women’s rights, and even slapped the country’s top leaders for failing to commit to gender equality—meet Tang Qunying
Redeeming the Scapegoated Women of Ancient China
These women were wrongly blamed for bringing down dynasties
“Girls Should be Brave”: A Feminist’s Bumpy Journey in a Chinese Small Town
While reconciling with her own trauma, 32-year-old An Chi hopes to bring feminist ideologies to her small hometown
Mixing Equality: Why is it So Hard for Women to be Bartenders in China?
Female bartenders in China share the reality of navigating their male-dominated profession
Just Ad Misogyny: Why Is Sexist Advertising Still Rampant in China?
A collagen drink becomes the latest product in China to be slammed for gender discrimination in advertising
Can a Comedy Film Combat Online Defamation?
Acclaimed for its focus on cyber bullying and online rumors, the film “Post Truth” courts controversy for its shallow view on the surging social issue
The Tortuous History of Modern Chinese Feminism
A brief history of modern Chinese feminism: From anti-foot-binding marches, to the viral sexual harassment cases, and the struggle for reproductive rights
Five Must-Read Works By Chinese Female Writers
These exceptional works by female Chinese authors reflect on topics from the impact of rapid urbanization on Chinese women to the trauma of sexual abuse victims
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For Land’s Sake: The Women Fighting to Keep Hold of Their Rural Land
Struggling against sexist notions, married women try to hold on to their land rights
Why Supporters Still Follow a Doomed Sexual Harassment Case
China’s highest-profile sexual harassment case ended in another defeat this week, but its plaintiff and supporters are not giving up
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