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Metro News 25 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

Flushing away stereotypes about public toilets

DO you dread visiting public toilets?

Living 12 Feb 2025 | 02:00 AM

In the office setting, feedback often mirrors gender stereotyping

A survey by Textio reveals significant differences in the language used to evaluate the performance of men and women.

World 14 Jan 2025 | 07:08 AM

Benin festival seeks to dispel voodoo stereotypes

OUIDAH, Benin (Reuters) - Modeste Zinsou, manager of Benin's Python Temple, gently drapes a live snake around a visitor's neck at the country's annual voodoo festival, as spectators learn about the reptiles' sacred connection to voodoo spirituality.

Family 12 Dec 2024 | 08:00 AM

Toy ads reinforce stereotypes, says study

Commercials aimed at boys used the sounds that are often loud and abrasive while ads for girls are characterised by their softness and harmonious nature.

Movie Review 6 Oct 2024 | 02:00 AM

'The Wild Robot' review: Robot vs wild epic that transforms stereotypes

With two published sequels ready and waiting, DreamWorks Animation has a franchise in the works with 'The Wild Robot', a big success in its first weekend. It’s good, too.

Family 26 Sept 2024 | 06:50 AM

Malaysian senior triathletes who continue to defy ageist stereotypes

These senior triathletes defy ageist stereotypes by continuing to pursue the grueling sport they love.

Indonesia 1 June 2024 | 05:44 AM

Heavy-metal hijabis from Indonesia set to smash stereotypes and rock Glastonbury

JAKARTA: Smashing barriers is something that all-female hijabi, heavy metal Indonesian band Voice of Baceprot (VoB) does well, and their voices will be heard loud and proud when they take to the stage at the iconic Glastonbury Festival in late June.

Thailand 21 July 2024 | 08:16 AM

Pedalling past 70: Malaysian duo cycles to China, strengthening ties and shattering stereotypes

BANGKOK: Two septuagenarians are proof that age is just a number when they embarked on an epic journey of cycling from Malaysia to China in good course of strengthening the diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Internet 15 Feb 2024 | 04:30 AM

Study: Online images reinforce gender stereotypes more than text

Images on the Internet reinforce gender stereotypes – such as doctors being men or nurses women – more than text, contributing to a lasting bias against women, a US-based study said on Feb 14.

Entertainment 23 Jan 2024 | 08:00 AM

Actor Daniel Wu criticises Barbie maker Mattel for playing to Asian stereotypes

Wu's Weibo post included images of a Barbie playing the violin and another Barbie dressed as a doctor wearing a panda-themed outfit.

World 16 May 2024 | 04:18 PM

African media urged to embrace digital technology to change stereotypes about Africa

ACCRA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The African media should leverage the power of digital technology to tell the African story, reshaping the narratives and perceptions about the continent globally, an African Union (AU) official has said.

World 18 Aug 2023 | 09:16 AM

India's top court lists gender stereotypes to be avoided in documents

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's Supreme Court released a glossary this week of "gender-unjust terms" it wants the legal community to avoid when preparing pleas, orders and judgments, and suggested some alternatives.

Family 22 Apr 2024 | 06:00 AM

Raise boys better: How parents can break gender stereotypes for a better future

While traditional upbringing persists, a growing number of young Asian parents are challenging these ingrained cultural norms, particularly concerning gender roles.

Nation 9 Nov 2023 | 12:32 AM

Club in Gua Musang breaks stereotypes by taking up bonsai gardening

GUA MUSANG: A group of Malay youths here are defying stereotypes by taking up bonsai gardening, which is typically associated with the Chinese community.

World 28 Mar 2025 | 01:04 PM

Latin American women opt against motherhood in shift from traditional gender roles

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A growing number of Latin American women are choosing not to give birth in a radical departure from the traditional family roles that have long dominated in the region.

Social Media 11 Oct 2023 | 07:08 AM

‘Do boys have no hands?’: Anger over stereotypes as woman counsellor at China university asks girls to help clean boys’ dormitories

Move aimed at fostering ‘unity and friendship’ sparks online wave of anger over gender stereotyping. University says investigation into proposal has been launched as social media observers ask, ‘Are we in the Qing Dynasty?’.

Style 28 Mar 2025 | 11:00 AM

Fashion embraces faux curves, yet the bodies of models keep shrinking

After reaching a peak in 2021, when Paloma Elsesser became the first plus-size model to appear on the cover of 'US Vogue', body diversity has taken a clear downward trajectory in the fashion industry.

Pakistan 28 Mar 2025 | 07:02 AM

Legal rights of women not tied to marriage: Pakistan Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday (March 28) ruled that a woman's legal rights, personhood and autonomy were neither erased by marriage nor should they depend on it.

Nation 15 May 2023 | 11:00 PM

Fighting stereotypes in the workplace

KUALA LUMPUR: Better female participation in the workforce will address the common stereotypes surrounding women workers, says Women, Family and Community Development Mini­ster Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

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