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feminism

Academia 4 years ago

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International Women’s Day: Celebration or commiseration?

There is even the danger that feminism can be co-opted by the state and capitalism.

Art & Culture 4 years ago

Artist Citra Sasmita “hacks” patriarchal Balinese traditions

Growing up in a less privileged family from a low caste in Bali and being discriminated against as a woman, Citra Sasmita brings forth equality issues in her artworks.

Academia 4 years ago

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Gender equality in Indonesia: The rising tide that lifts all boats

Women won a major victory with the passing of the Elimination of Domestic Violence Law in 2004. The backlash occurred very quickly with the passing of the Pornography Law in 2008, pushed by the Islamist parties.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Saudi girls 'dream' big with launch of soccer league

Long condemned for harsh restrictions on women, Saudi Arabia lifted a decades-old ban on female footballers only a few years ago, and it is now aiming to develop a national team strong enough to contest major tournaments.

Entertainment 4 years ago

The ones who like all their pretty songs: Indonesian fans still worship Nirvana’s Nevermind

30 years on, Nirvana’s Nevermind continues to touch countless souls around the world - including many Indonesians from all walks of life.

Opinion 5 years ago

Remembering Karel Steenbrink, my window on the world

Forty years ago, Pak Karel introduced me to classical music – but even more importantly, to books and libraries, spurring my enthusiasm for the world of research, particularly on Sufism.

Entertainment 5 years ago

‘Don’t Touch Me!’: Danilla, Marion Jola, Ramengvrl roar against misogyny, sexism

Indie pop/rock singer-songwriter Danilla, pop/R&B singer Marion Jola and rapper Ramengvrl formed an unexpected alliance and released “Don’t Touch Me”, an unapologetic track that could inspire a long-overdue Time’s Up conversation across Indonesia

Entertainment 5 years ago

Hosoda: 'Japanese anime has problem with women and girls'

Momorus Hosoda has had enough of the way Hollywood treats the digital world and Miyazaki depicts women.

Entertainment 5 years ago

'Thelma and Louise' actors and filmmakers recall backlash from white, heterosexual men

Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis and Callie Khouri discussed Ridley Scott’s classic Thelma and Louise at a 30th anniversary drive-in screening event at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre on Friday.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

More Indonesian women embrace body hair’s beauty

Amid endless ads promoting hairless skin, some women are taking a stand.

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feminism

PREMIUM International Women’s Day: Celebration or commiseration?

Artist Citra Sasmita “hacks” patriarchal Balinese traditions

PREMIUM Gender equality in Indonesia: The rising tide that lifts all boats

Saudi girls 'dream' big with launch of soccer league

The ones who like all their pretty songs: Indonesian fans still worship Nirvana’s Nevermind

Remembering Karel Steenbrink, my window on the world

‘Don’t Touch Me!’: Danilla, Marion Jola, Ramengvrl roar against misogyny, sexism

Hosoda: 'Japanese anime has problem with women and girls'

'Thelma and Louise' actors and filmmakers recall backlash from white, heterosexual men

More Indonesian women embrace body hair’s beauty

Editor's Picks

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Your Opinion Matters

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PREMIUM
International Women’s Day: Celebration or commiseration?

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Gender equality in Indonesia: The rising tide that lifts all boats