Sarah Everard was walking home alone at night from a friend’s house in South London when she was suddenly taken away without a trace. Human remains were found days after, and an officer was arrested on suspicion of murder. A survey from UN Women UK found that 97% of women aged 18 to 24 in …
Note: Sinophobia is commonly defined as a fear or hatred of China, Chinese culture, and people of Chinese heritage, including its diaspora. The Asian American, or in my case, the Asian Canadian experience, has always been made out to seem “not so bad,” and something we should take for granted as people of color (POC). …
It isn’t a secret that the fashion industry has long struggled to reflect diversity in its workforce across all levels. Though high-end fashion brands and runway shows champion inclusivity and diversity, the industry as a whole is notoriously bad at encouraging true representation, and Asian models and designers often become lost in the conversation. In …
Celebrating Asian Representation and Influence in the Fashion Industry Read More »
East and Southeast Asian countries, including the cities of Hong Kong and Macau, hold the world’s highest proportion of female prisoners. In this region, 6% of all prisoners are women, surpassing the global average of 4.4%. The top spot goes to Hong Kong, where women make up 20.1% of the prison population. How is it …
Asia’s ‘War on Drugs’ is disproportionately putting women behind bars Read More »
Before last year, I never really talked about the Asian Canadian experience. To me, it was only a label, no big deal. I grew up in an apartment complex in a large city neighbouring Toronto, Ontario. It was the perfect balance of comfort and familiarity and vibrant, city life. Having been raised there before the …
