Kamala Harris faces racist, sexist attacks in the presidential race

With Vice President Kamala Harris poised to become the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election, the political landscape is set...

‘Giving up on men’: South Korea’s viral ‘4B movement’ explained

The viral “4B Movement” in South Korea serves as a response to prevalent sexism in the nation.  Key points: ...

‘Benevolent sexism’ undermines Asian women with accents in workplace: study

“Our research serves as a reminder to not evaluate workers based on stereotypes,” the authors explained ...

Ex-employee sues ‘Pokémon Go’ maker Niantic for creating ‘boys club,’ paying her $10K less

A former employee at Niantic, Inc., the developer of “Pokémon Go,” is suing the San Francisco-based company for its work culture that allege...

‘I really hate China’: Rhode Island officials accused of racism, sexism during Philadelphia trip

Two Rhode Island officials have triggered two investigations after being accused of “sexist, racist behavior” during a trip to Philade...

Chinese airline to put flight attendants on ‘weight reduction plan’ if they exceed weight requirements

A Chinese airline is facing widespread criticism for imposing weight requirements on its flight attendants.  Controversial policy: Hainan Ai...

‘Star Wars’ fans’ hate toward diverse characters driven by racist, sexist attitudes, new study says

Some “Star Wars” fans’ animosity toward recently introduced characters in the franchise may be driven by racist and sexist...

CNN chairman slams anchor Don Lemon’s sexist jab at Nikki Haley

CNN Chairman Chris Licht has reportedly rebuked anchor Don Lemon over his controversial remarks against Nikki Haley, describing them as a “h...

Melbourne Chinese-language driving school apologizes for ad calling female teachers ‘timid and weak’

Number 1 Driver School, a driving school for Chinese speakers in the inner-city suburb of Carlton in Melbourne, Australia, sparked outrage ...

Kang Daniel apologizes after his comments about ‘Street Woman Fighter’ spark sexism accusations

K-pop soloist Kang Daniel issued an apology Wednesday for his remarks about the competition show “Street Woman Fighter,” which he hosted in...

Chinese man fired for saying women should provide ‘sex’ to male coworkers for using childbirth as work excuse

A male employee at a Chinese university was fired on Monday for posting sexist comments on the Chinese social media platform WeChat Moments...

Yoshinoya fires executive for making sexist remarks during lecture at a Tokyo university

Masaaki Ito, a managing director at multinational ramen chain Yoshinoya, was fired on Monday for making an “inappropriate” remark at a mark...

CEO placed on leave after telling women to ‘go clean rooms’ and ‘do dishes’ for International Women’s Day

Vivek Sharma, CEO of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in the Canadian province of British Columbia, has been placed on leave after telling women...

Female reporter in China is doxxed, ‘slut-shamed’ for decade-old diary entries and low college test scores

Chinese reporter Wang Bingbing faced online shaming after details of her past relationships and low college test scores were doxxed. Socia...

95-year-old Chinese astronomer’s gender equality speech gets over half-billion views in 2 days

A speech from China’s first female observatory director is making internet rounds for its message about gender equality. Women empowerment: ...

Sponsored posts on SFWeekly promote ‘Oriental brides’ with natural ‘attraction to foreign men’

New sponsored posts appearing in SFWeekly, the online version of the recently closed periodical of the same name in San Francisco, are perpe...

Sam Okyere Deletes Instagram After Response to ‘Once You Go Black You Never Go Back’ Comment

Ghanaian TV personality Sam Okyere deleted his Instagram account following a controversial response to a comment deemed sexually offensive a...

Elle Creative Director Stephen Gan Accused of Making Racist and Sexist Comments Towards Staff

Elle U.S. creative director Stephen Gan has denied reports claiming that he was fired from the magazine brand following accusations that he ...

Award-Winning French Author Roasted After Saying He Prefers Young Asian Women

A renowned French author has come under fire after airing his romantic preferences in a magazine interview. Yann Moix, 50, told Marie Claire...

Indian Girl on Her Period Forced to Stay in Hut K‌ill‌e‌d During Cyclone

A young girl in India d‌ie‌d alone in a hut during a deadly cyclone after she was forced to sleep there separately because she was on her pe...

Japanese Woman Blasts Male Coworker for Sexist Office Tradition of Serving Men Tea

A Japanese woman shattered a common workplace custom called “ochakumi” where female office workers are expected to make and serve tea to mal...

Asian Woman Awarded $9,200 After Coworker Asked If She Likes ‘Eating Cats and Dogs’

An Asian woman was awarded €8,000 ($9,200) in compensation after a male colleague asked if she enjoyed chomping on cat and dog meat. The inc...

The Rock Destroys DJ Khaled for Saying Men Have ‘Different Rules’ for Oral Sex

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson low-key criticized DJ Khaled over a radio interview in which he discussed why he never “goes down” on his wife and...

Report: China Still Heavily Discriminates Against Women Trying to Find Jobs

While China has ratified measures against gender discrimination, thousands of jobs in the country still blatantly exclude women, a new repor...

Women Enter Sumo Ring to Save Man’s Life, Get Kicked Out For Being Female

A pair of women who tried to save a man’s life inside a sumo ring were ordered to leave the platform because they were deemed ritually “uncl...

Woman Exposes Creeps With Asian Fetishes on Tinder, Turns Them into Memes

Tinder and other similar dating apps have become a useful tool for many to be able to meet new people for friendships, casual hookups, and e...

Oxford Student’s Debate Video on Tech Gets Attacked By Misogynistic Trolls

A competitive debater in the Oxford Union received more feedback about her looks than what she had to say. The debate on February 1, posted ...

Pregnant Asian Woman with Kids Denied Bus Ride in New Zealand For No Apparent Reason

A pregnant mother and her two children were barred entry on a bus in Auckland, New Zealand, multiple times over the past month. Bomi Kim, wh...

A Letter to Asian Girls

Editor’s Note: Caroline Wang is a Chinese-Australian university student living and studying in Melbourne. The views expressed in this piece ...

Alt-Right Bro Praises ‘Western’ Sculpture, Gets Destroyed When it’s Actually By an Asian Artist

Back in October of last year, Ivan Throne, came across a beautiful work of art and decided to share it on Twitter. As he posted the image, h...

Comedian Charlyne Yi Accuses Marilyn Manson of Harassing ‘Every Woman’ During Visit on ‘House’ Set

Controversial musician Marilyn Manson has been accused of inappropriate behavior just days after he made headlines for his outburst onstage ...

Japanese Woman Groped on the Train for 6 YEARS as a Teen Writes Book About Experience

A Japanese woman who was groped on the train for six long years just published a book that chronicled her horrifying harassment experiences....

Alt-Right YouTuber Sparks Racist Attack on Star Wars’ Kelly Marie Tran on Twitter

Kelly Marie Tran, the newest face in the “Star Wars” franchise, has been accepted by the public as the beloved, relatable hero f...

South African Asian Restaurant ‘Misohawni’ Apologizes For Offensive Name After Viral Outrage

After facing severe backlash from netizens all over the world, South African restaurateurs Ryan Vermaak and Fabio di Cosmo have issued an ap...

Ignorant White DJs Open ‘Misohawni’ Ramen Restaurant in South Africa

A restaurant in Melville, Gauteng, South Africa, has been gaining worldwide attention for its tactless name concocted by its non-Asian owner...

Should Women Give Up the Power that Comes With Being Objectified?

I have been sexually harassed more times than I would like to remember. I have also let men objectify me in order to get my way. While I’m n...