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Do celebrations of Women's Day or Men's Day lead to meaningful change in behavior?

Do celebrations of Women's Day or Men's Day lead to meaningful change in behavior?

My friend, a wife and the main breadwinner in her family, earns a higher income than her husband.
My husband criticizes me for not getting up at 5 am to do house chores

My husband criticizes me for not getting up at 5 am to do house chores

International Women's Day is marked on the streets and in the courts

International Women's Day is marked on the streets and in the courts

International Women’s Day celebrations highlight gender disparities

International Women’s Day celebrations highlight gender disparities

Every year on International Women’s Day, Thu Hang’s office provides its female staff with a photo shoot, a VND500,000 (US$20) bonus, and a banquet…but she feels no joy.
March 8, 2024 | 02:49 am PT
'I couldn't move': Japanese male office workers experience simulated menstrual pain

'I couldn't move': Japanese male office workers experience simulated menstrual pain

Male office workers at a telecoms firm in Tokyo have experienced simulated menstrual pain to help them become more sympathetic toward female colleagues ahead of International Women's Day on Friday.
March 7, 2024 | 10:24 pm PT
Cambodia's women tuk-tuk drivers fighting prejudice

Cambodia's women tuk-tuk drivers fighting prejudice

Every day Roeung Sorphy deftly weaves through the streets of Siem Reap, zigzagging past cars, motorbikes and the occasional stray dog as she shepherds tourists to the famed Angkor Wat temple complex.
December 12, 2023 | 10:59 pm PT
Spain bets on mixed gender prisons

Spain bets on mixed gender prisons

At a jail in northwestern Spain, a sole female inmate played football with 21 male convicts, part of a push towards mixed prison living that remains rare in Europe.
December 1, 2023 | 08:03 pm PT
Women's Day has lost its meaning amid empty social media

Women's Day has lost its meaning amid empty social media

Women's Day celebrations have become shallow and do nothing to lift women's place in society, according to readers.
October 23, 2023 | 03:00 pm PT
Women care for others instead of themselves

Women care for others instead of themselves

Minh Ha hadn’t traveled anywhere in the 10 years since her wedding, so a sympathetic friend offered to take her on a trip to HCMC.
June 11, 2023 | 04:34 am PT
Don't ask for women's rights, work for them

Don't ask for women's rights, work for them

My first marriage, to a Vietnamese woman, was very stressful.
June 8, 2023 | 07:19 pm PT
Men want the right to feel weak

Men want the right to feel weak

Men must do the heavy jobs, be the foundation of the family, not complain and not show weakness.
May 14, 2023 | 04:00 pm PT
Women's double burden: competitive worker and devoted housewife

Women's double burden: competitive worker and devoted housewife

It's sad that many people still think that women who stay at home are inferior, or those that focus on their careers are selfish.
May 10, 2023 | 04:00 pm PT
Unilever makes efforts to unlock opportunities for women

Unilever makes efforts to unlock opportunities for women

Unilever has been recognized in Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2023 thanks to their efforts to support gender equality through policy development, representation, and transparency.
March 8, 2023 | 01:00 am PT
For many Vietnamese women, Tet is more headache than fun

For many Vietnamese women, Tet is more headache than fun

Aside from all the fun of the reunions and feasts, Tet is also a time of rushed deadlines and responsibilities to be met, making it a cause of stress for many, especially women.
January 20, 2023 | 11:00 pm PT
ofi Vietnam fosters gender equality in workplace

ofi Vietnam fosters gender equality in workplace

Over the past 25 years, ofi Vietnam has been recognized as one of the best workplaces in Asia, with commitments to promote gender equality in the workplace.
December 19, 2022 | 08:00 pm PT
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