https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mXXG48ZBSkHnzqwDYa8x2?si=0a732544b59b4e17 Despite the many years of progress made by women's rights movement, bodily autonomy still remains elusive for millions of women and girls around the world. According to the UNFPA's 'My Body is My Own' report, nearly half of all women in 57 countries are denied bodily autonomy. In our society, bodily autonomy is regarded … Continue reading Episode 4: Women and Girls’ Bodily Autonomy
Episode 3: Online Gender-based Violence
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GCipRia7SW0bKaSW5Np9d?si=63445afa8c564784 Often wrongly argued as part and parcel of "freedom of expression", online gender-based violence is the systemic tool used in denying the lived realities, identities, and opinions of women and marginalized communities who challenge the dominant status quo. It is an extension of gender-based violence that takes place online, and it is often deliberately … Continue reading Episode 3: Online Gender-based Violence
Episode 2: Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ufNl3dbNct1RhehGVO0Me?si=06b5dff3b24249a2 Most people see that women in Malaysia are able to go out to work, and so reject the data on the gender wage gap, and do not understand why women would dare demand for "equal pay" or more specifically, "equal pay for work of equal value". The undervaluing of women as workers worsens when … Continue reading Episode 2: Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value
Episode 1: Gender and Media
https://open.spotify.com/episode/57WaNBdM26yh4RONin0m0z?si=be0164e55ed644cd How does the Malaysian media portray women and gender issues? Is gender inequality still stereotyped and sensationalized in media coverage? For our first episode, together with our guest speakers, Angela M. Kuga Thas explores the topic of the media industry ensuring adequate and regular coverage on gender issues, including a gender perspective on issues. … Continue reading Episode 1: Gender and Media
