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The Rise of Female Perspectives in China’s Movie Industry
The female pioneers of China’s film industry and how they’re continuing to bring important, fresh perspectives to the big screen
Zhang Weili and China’s Upcoming Fight of the Century
How will the first all-Chinese title fight in UFC history impact China’s MMA community?
Tang Qunying: One of China’s Earliest Feminists
She led an army of women against Qing forces, fought her whole life for women’s rights, and even slapped the country’s top leaders for failing to commit to gender equality—meet Tang Qunying
Badass Ladies of Chinese History: Mathematician and Astronomer Wang Zhenyi
This master astronomer and mathematician solved the mystery of lunar eclipses, simplified proofs, and advocated learning for all—male and female
Four Ancient Chinese Female Scientists History Didn’t Forget
From weaving to medicine to math, these badass scientists left their mark on history, despite the patriarchal obstacles in their path
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Play Like a Girl: How Women Forge New Communities Through Sport
Frisbee, rock-climbing, and other trendy pastimes are seeing growing interest from women, who make their own community in these sports
Tales of “Tiger Women” from Ancient China
Ancient Chinese labeled tough, fierce women “tigresses”—they often had to deal with sexism and unruly husbands
The All-Female Punk Band With a Social Conscience
TWOC sits down with all-female punk outfit Dummy Toys to talk about feminism, avoiding labels, and what music means to them
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