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Academia 2 years ago

A decade of chipping away at the patriarchy

Through Magdalene, we wanted to create a safe space and amplify the voices of women, queer communities and other groups that had long remained unseen, unheard from, or poorly represented in the masculine mainstream media.

Academia 2 years ago

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Balls, bimbos and the gendered lockboxes of the media

As Indonesia gears up to celebrate its 78th Independence Day, we could all take a step back and think about how to ensure our freedom from gender discrimination.

Academia 2 years ago

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Turning 69: the best is yet to come

Most people consider any age greater than 65 to be elderly, but for me, this is laughable, as I don’t look, feel, sound or behave elderly.

Academia 2 years ago

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Inclusive ASEAN: Women, youth and people with disabilities

The gender wage gap and discrimination are serious problems in many ASEAN countries, where women often earn less than men for doing the same job.

Academia 2 years ago

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Mother's multi-role: Reverse domestic stigma and urgency of women’s education

World Bank stated Indonesia had made considerable progress toward gender equality over the past decade, with improved rates of literacy, school enrollment and employment, as well as policies to pave the way for a more gender-equitable society.

Lifestyle 2 years ago

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'Don't blame women': Japan birth drive sparks online debate

Japan recorded fewer than 800,000 births last year, the lowest in the country of 125 million since records began.

People 2 years ago

Drag queens newest targets in US culture wars

The fight is playing out on a loop on conservative TV chat shows, on the legislative front with several states taking up Republican bills seeking to curb drag events -- and in sometimes violent protests.

Society 3 years ago

Transgender community fears threat posed by new law

Last month, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, and its third-largest democracy, banned people from having sex outside marriage or even living together, at the risk of prison time.