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‘Just a Japanese girl’
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‘Just a Japanese girl’

Gwen Stefani’s response to accusations of cultural appropriation has sparked further debate online.

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High expectations of first ladies

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A long way to go for women in Malaysian politics

Fifa World Cup 2022

Video | Dreams turn to dust for Qatar’s migrant workers

Qatar’s new stadiums all set for World Cup 2022 but its builders are left in the dust
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Lunar

Has the #MeToo movement brought structural change in Asia?

In 2017, after the publication of an article in The New York Times that exposed Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as a serial sexual harasser and abuser, the #MeToo movement went viral on social media and entered the history books.

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No promotions for women at China’s party congress?

Why are women unlikely to win the promotion race at China’s Communist Party congress?

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Is this a turning point for South Asian representation on Netflix?

From the coming-of-age show Never Have I Ever to Bollywood’s biographical drama Gangubai Kathiawadi, Indian films and TV shows have featured in Netflix’s top 10 spots this year, boosting South Asian representation on screen at a time when it matters most.

Is this a turning point for South Asian representation on Netflix?
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Long way to go in women's sports

How many female athletes with talent has the world missed out on because of stereotypes?

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong charity sued for sacking former employee over Covid-19 infection

M. Tariq is seeking HK$104,000 in damages from Gurkhas Group (G3S) Charity Foundation, which terminated his contract just one week into his employment.

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Equal Opportunities Commission

Opinion | Hong Kong bosses must do much more to tackle sexual harassment at work

At the heart of the problem is that sexual harassment often occurs in the context of a power imbalance, which can deter victims from speaking up. Employers must have a clear anti-harassment policy and complaint-handling procedures, and give periodic awareness training.

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Office workers are seen through a window as they cross a road in Central. Photo: Nora Tam
Japan

Eye on Asia | Time for Japan to come clean about gender pay gap to cut inequality at work

The gender pay gap lies at the heart of many of Japan’s societal problems, making it essential for the government to act. Mandating that employers disclose their pay gap data would act as a wake-up call, enabling women to become their own agents of change.

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A woman walks past an electronic stock board in Tokyo. Even though much airtime has been given to criticising gender inequality at work, change has been slow. Photo: AP
Fashion

Racist, sexist and shallow? A look at Abercrombie & Fitch’s bad old days

A Netflix documentary examines American clothing label Abercrombie & Fitch’s discriminatory marketing and hiring policies in the late ’90s and early ’00s.

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Racism and other prejudice

Opinion | Brownface episode reminds Hong Kong it has work to do on racism

The controversial TV episode is only the tip of the iceberg of the city’s failing of residents from ethnic minority communities. Hong Kong’s treatment of domestic workers, Chinese language learners and others shows talk of equality and reform remains lip service at best.

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Hollywood

10 times Hollywood celebrities fought for equal pay for women

Which celebrities have challenged convention and fought for pay parity in Hollywood, both for themselves and their female peers?

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These celebrities fought for equal pay, not only for themselves but also for others. Photos: Reuters, AFP, @ patriciaarquette/Instagram, EPA-EFE
United States

Opinion | Asian-Americans are still waiting for their US Supreme Court voice

For all Biden’s talk of representing everyone, his pick of Ketanji Brown Jackson leaves Asian-Americans on the outside looking in. The bipartisan exclusion of Asian-Americans from high government offices suggests there are greater barriers limiting their opportunities.

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Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

‘Treat us as human beings’, say Hong Kong domestic workers who caught Covid

Dozens of domestic workers who tested positive for Covid-19 have been left homeless and facing discrimination; crisis highlights need to revise rule forcing them to live in the same house as employers.

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Coronavirus Hong Kong

Letters | ‘War’ footing sends wrong message for Hongkongers’ mental health

Readers discuss ways to keep Hongkongers feeling empowered during the pandemic, ensuring DSE English exam materials are relevant and overcoming prejudice against ethnic minority communities.

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Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Opinion | It’s unfair to deny domestic helpers Covid consumption vouchers

Hong Kong’s 340,000 foreign domestic helpers are ineligible for HK$10,000 consumption vouchers the government will hand out to spur economic recovery – because they cannot qualify as permanent residents.

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Domestic helpers relax outdoors on a day off. Hong Kong’s 340,000 helpers will miss out on this year’s HK$10,000 consumption voucher handout. Photo: Felix Wong
Singapore

Singapore upholds anti-gay law but activists have reason to be hopeful

Court of Appeal declines to overturn Section 377A of Penal Code; says it’s not enforced so no need to address, but activists encouraged by minister’s remarks acknowledging discrimination and shifting attitudes.

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Hong Kong politics

Letters | Hong Kong’s ‘one country, two systems’ has surprised and derailed

Readers discuss the state of Hong Kong’s political system, a law concerning marriage and family, and acceptance of the LGBT communities in sports.

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Two Sessions 2022

China must lift all birth restrictions amid demographic crisis, delegates urge

China’s rapidly slowing population growth and dwindling fertility rate have set off alarms for urgent measures to be laid out in Beijing’s annual ‘two-sessions’ parliamentary gatherings.

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A historic low 10.62 million babies were born in China last year, prompting warnings by demographers. Photo: Shutterstock
Racism and other prejudice

Letters | How we can help combat the rising tide of anti-Semitism

The UN resolution on Holocaust denial adopted in January contains practical measures that countries, individuals and the community can take to counter the disturbing escalation in anti-Semitic rhetoric and attacks around the world.

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People enter the Sachsenhausen Nazi death camp through the gate with the phrase “Arbeit macht frei” (work sets you free) in Oranienburg, about 30km north of Berlin, Germany, on January 25. Photo: AP
Australia

Australian who killed Singaporean with wine bottle pleads guilty

Andrew Gosling is charged with committing a rash act that caused the death of 73-year-old delivery driver Nasiari Sunee in August 2019, and which injured Nasiari’s wife.

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Coronavirus Hong Kong

Ethnic minority groups bear brunt of Hong Kong’s latest Covid-19 blame game

A rising number of Covid-19 cases in Hong Kong has triggered a mounting wave of discrimination against ethnic minority groups.

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LGBTQ

Do these K-dramas have real LGBT representation – or is it all queerbaiting?

K-dramas might be featuring more gay characters – just watch Where Your Eyes Linger or To My Star – but South Korea’s showbiz still has a way to go

K-dramas like Where Your Eyes Linger, Mine and To My Star might depict LGBTQ+ characters and relationships, but just how authentic are they? Photos: JTBC, TVN, Netflix
Equal Opportunities Commission

Pandemic keeps Hong Kong equality watchdog ‘surprisingly busy’

More than 1,500 inquiries, 255 complaints relating to the pandemic poured in over past two years.

Watchdog chief Ricky Chu has appealed to Hongkongers to be more accepting of food delivery workers from ethnic minority groups. Photo: Nora Tam
Equal Opportunities Commission

Equality watchdog wants laws tightened to protect victims of sexual harassment

Omissions in Sex Discrimination Ordinance leave some victims with no avenue to seek redress, says equality watchdog chief.

K-pop scandals

K-pop’s shocking Instagram backlash: 8 idols who got hate for their photos

Not even K-pop royalty like BTS and Blackpink are immune to internet hate – read on to find out how V, Jennie, Jisoo and more got blasted for (mostly) innocent posts

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