ANCIENT HISTORY

Redeeming the Scapegoated Women of Ancient China

These women were wrongly blamed for bringing down dynasties

FEMINISM

“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

FEMINISM

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

FEMINISM

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

FILM

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

FEMINISM

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

BOOKS

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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FEMINISM

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

NEWS

Paddlefish Goes Extinct and Other Trending News

Legendary figure skater retires, more attacks on women shock the public, Chinese paddlefish officially extinct, livestreamers fake assault to avoid work—it’s Viral Week

NEWS

Gender-Based Violence: A Year in the News

After the Tangshan restaurant attack, we look at how discussions about gender permeated news of violent acts in the past year