Gender issues

AI weathercaster’s outfit reignites debate in South Korea over sexism in broadcasting

Critics argued that virtual presenter Kim Si-a’s tight, revealing outfit objectified female presenters and reinforced gender stereotypes.

WNBA viral star Sophie Cunningham wades into trans athletes row

Jul 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) in the second half against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir

Yawata city mayor, Shoko Kawata, six weeks pregnant, poses for a picture during an interview with Reuters at the city hall in Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, July 17, 2026. REUTERS/Joseph Campbell

Hegseth and the MAGA male aesthetic

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testosterone replacement therapy initiative reflects the new, hard-edged masculinity that has seeped into right-wing politics, says the writer.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling blasts Amnesty’s ‘anti-rights’ label on women’s centre

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling (left), seen here with Britain’s Queen Camilla, has spoken in the past of being a survivor of domestic violence.

Repairwomen in China smash stereotypes with power tools

Instructors Wu Shuang (second from right) and Wang Risun (left) giving an electricity course to a group of women at the Mulan Build workshop in Hangzhou, China, on June 28.

Forum: Strong stance needed against anti-women ideologies

Japan Parliament cuts would disproportionately hit female lawmakers: Estimate

The number of women serving as parliamentary lawmakers remains low, with 68 of the lower chamber’s seats occupied by women.

Japanese women MPs get just two more toilets

The government says it wants to have women in at least 30 per cent of the legislative seats.

US Supreme Court clears way for states to ban transgender student athletes

The justices overturned decisions by lower courts siding with transgender students who challenged the bans in the two states.

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