Representations of Women in Media: Lakorn says one thing, Twitter says another
Given that the media is one of the main channels that Thai people consume information, the misrepresentation of women can severely threaten
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OP-EdArticles
In this issue, our writers are exploring the theme of self-love through different topics - from the difficulties of buying sex toys in Thailand to cultivating self-love through movement.
Anna Naiyapatana & Pangrum Boon
- Jun 18, 2021
- 8 min
Feminism & the Internet: Connect, Disconnect and Reconnect
Anna & Pangrum, two of the founding voices of FeministNhoi, discuss the challenges of digital activism and building an online community.
Amy Poulton
- May 28, 2021
- 7 min
How Many Female Artists Were Featured at the Bangkok Art Biennale 2020?
Now that BAB2020 has officially wrapped, we’re reflecting back on the event, looking at the gender balance of artists featured.
The F Word
- May 20, 2021
- 8 min
Feminist Film Club: Raya and the Last Dragon
We share our thoughts on Disney's latest princess movie, Raya and the Last Dragon - the first Disney film to be set in Southeast Asia.
Ketrina Hoskin
- May 20, 2021
- 4 min
Perspectives II: What Does the Word “Community” Mean to You?
Ketrina was just starting a round-the-world trip when Covid hit. One year on, she is still in Thailand, but has found a sense of community.
Angel Buddhaviriya
- May 20, 2021
- 6 min
Perspectives I: What Does the Word “Community” Mean to You?
Angel opens up about her complicated relationship with community, the struggle in finding belonging, and her experience as a trans woman.
Sirin Sinthupong
- May 20, 2021
- 6 min
How Joining a Witch Community Helped Me Become a Better Feminist
Which is truly more dangerous and scary: the witchy woman with knowledge and power, or the man who burns her at the stake?
Amy Poulton
- May 20, 2021
- 19 min
The Rise of Women-Only Spaces in Bangkok
Writer Amy Poulton spoke to Bangkok's best known women-only and women-focused spaces to discover why they have become so popular.
Amy Poulton
- Mar 27, 2021
- 6 min
“Women in the Arts” vs “Herspective”: Two Art Exhibits for Women’s History Month
Who is jumping on the #WomensHistoryMonth bandwagon and who is using this time to genuinely amplify women's stories?
Anna Manuel
- Mar 5, 2021
- 8 min
The Importance of Heroines: How Female Children’s Book Characters Empower Girls
Storyteller, author and reading teacher Anna Manuel explores the importance of strong female characters in children’s books.
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