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Perpetuating sexism through prayers
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 29/04/2019
» Is it possible that women's lower status in Thai society has something to do with the way we Thai Buddhists pray?
No more casual sexism
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/06/2022
» Last Friday, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha made another insensitive verbal blunder. You may say, "Hey, Pornchai, aren't you used to this by now?" but I would argue that this latest (and hopefully last one) merits a response from yours truly, delivered with the utmost respect as always.
Arrest sexism in police force
News, Editorial, Published on 06/09/2018
» As Thailand under the military-sponsored constitution will become a more democratically regressive state after the general election next year than it was prior to the 2014 coup, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) this week came up with -- or were forced to come up with -- what can only be described as a backwards policy.
Sport and sexism in Japan
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/02/2021
» Congratulations to Seiko Hashimoto, Japan's former Olympics minister, who has taken the helm of the troubled Tokyo Games, after her predecessor quit amid an uproar over his sexist remarks.
Time to bring sexism to heel
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/03/2019
» I've never been a big fan of high heels. While they may be an easy way to add extra height, make my legs appear longer and my calves slimmer, I find them painful and uncomfortable. I tend to wear them only when it's absolutely necessary, such as at important functions or events.
Activists petition over Royal Thai Police 'sexism'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2018
» Social activists have petitioned the Ombudsman to pressure the Royal Thai Police (RTP) to scrap its plan to allow male-only applications for inquiry official roles this year, saying the move undermines women's rights.
Tokyo Olympics boss resigns over sexism row
AFP, Published on 12/02/2021
» TOKYO: Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori bowed to mounting pressure and resigned on Friday over sexist remarks, leaving a leadership vacuum after opposition emerged to his favoured successor, who is even older than he is.
Activision Blizzard executive exits following sexism row
AFP, Published on 04/08/2021
» WASHINGTON - Activision Blizzard unveiled a management shakeup Tuesday following employee protests and a California state lawsuit alleging the "Call of Duty" game giant enabled toxic workplace conditions and discriminated against women.
Women's football team takes on sexism in Comoros
AFP, Published on 27/04/2019
» MORONI (COMOROS) - Sitting beside the football field, Armelle Sylva pulls thick sport socks over her feet and painted toenails before putting on football boots.
Roland Garros women's finalists shrug off sexism row
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» PARIS: Ashleigh Barty and Marketa Vondrousova set up a Roland Garros final showdown on Friday, shrugging off complaints of sexism after their semi-finals were shifted away from the tournament's showpiece court.