From outrage against gender-based violence to significant strides for women in sciences and sports, here are the important stories in the realm of gender and feminist news this year
In October, China amended its Law on the Protection of Women’s Rights and Interests, in the first major revision of the law since 2005. It was perhaps a fitting way to draw close to a year that saw fierce debate over gender-based headlines, positive or negative, almost every month.
While we saw Chinese women making breakthroughs in traditionally male-dominated fields like sports and aerospace, they remain underrepresented in politics, while too many women still suffer at the hands of human trafficking and other gender-based violence. As the public develops more awareness of gender-based power dynamics in Chinese society, news stories are more frequently discussed in terms of systemic issues like sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination, while some of these discussions online also face increased censorship as they get more heated. TWOC has compiled a list of the year’s most significant gender-based news and developments that reflect what Chinese women achieved in 2022, as well as the challenges ahead.
Anita is a researcher at The World of Chinese. She is interested in stories that involve gender inequality, social issues, as well as current affairs. She is also passionate about the development of subcultures in Chinese society.
