Gender issues

‘I don’t believe in this thing called strawberry generation’: Chan Chun Sing on S’pore’s youth

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and ST’s deputy opinion editor Mubin Saadat, who moderated the session, with participants of The ST Forum.

Female succession still off the table as Japan plans overhaul of Imperial Law

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (left) and Empress Masako visit the Brussels City Hall during a state visit to Brussels, Belgium on June 23.

Dettol apologises after sexist ad backfires in China, sparks calls for boycott

Many described the advertising as “vulgar” and questioned how the clip passed internal reviews before being released.

Vatican rejects proposal to allow sermons by Catholic women

Many Catholic masses include a sermon, where a priest or a deacon offers a reflection on the day’s Bible readings.

Japan’s World Cup clean-up praise meets scepticism at home

Japan fans clear trash in the stands during the 2026 World Cup on June 14.

US federal prisons must provide hormones sought by transgender inmates

About 1,028 federal prisoners have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, according to the bureau of prisons.

The business of female desire in China

Male dancers in Hanfu robes performing in Ode to Spring Breeze.

Looksmaxxing: When the quest for masculine perfection goes awry

Braden Peters, better known as Clavicular, has gained notoriety for the extraordinary lengths to which he goes in pursuit of his idea of physical perfection.

Colombian right-wing presidential candidate endorsed by Trump ordered to apologise for sexism

Colombia's presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella greets supporters as he votes at a polling station during the presidential election in Barranquilla, Colombia, on May 31.

South Korea drops gender-neutral hospital room plan after backlash

Several countries such as Japan and Canada have introduced gender-neutral facilities, a move that has sparked debate and pushback from critics.

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