A monthly video series called ‘International Menstrual Report’ - which is hosted by a Chinese influencer called Alex - looks at women’s experiences of gender equality and inequality around the world, with a view to educate and inspire Chinese women.
Grassroots advocates and social media champions are bringing more awareness to conversations around gender equality in regions where this type of talk may have normally flown under-the-radar.
Chinese influencer Alex covers global news regarding hotly debated topics in the women's news sphere, in an attempt to better educate and inform Chinese women about issues that affect women worldwide. With the first episode covering bodily changes during and following pregnancy garnering 350,000 views, Chinese women are responding to the need for more stories and awareness around issues that affect them.
In societies where culture remains largely patriarchal and gender roles are rigidly reinforced - negatively impacting women and their progress - platforms that highlight and challenge age-old beliefs can encourage women to find a sense of community, empowerment and belonging in new spaces. Is this cultural shift a sign once taboo topics may soon be a thing of the past?
