women just like beautiful clothes. Such a response, which seems humorous, actually highlights that even women who participate in politics do not have basic gender awareness, and deepens the public's stereotype of women. None of his DAP colleagues criticized his remarks. In the past year, the ministers and deputy ministers of the Women's Ministry have made many disgusting remarks, which have further confirmed the above-mentioned stereotypes against women, and have degraded the gender equality that had been progressing slightly to a bad situation.
The theme of this year's International Women's Day is Break the Bias, which aims to break down all kinds of gender-based prejudices. Regrettably, from the performance of many women's representatives to the recent Johor state election, coupled with the Illustrator Art Work government's lack of political determination to promote gender equality, and even the delay in introducing an anti-sexual harassment bill to Congress, it can be seen that Malaysia still has a lot to break its prejudice. Long way to go. On the road to breaking prejudice, advancing gender equality, and 30% female participation in politics, we can't just leave women suffragettes alone against patriarchy, we—regardless of gender—should fight for it together. This article was published with the authorization of Contemporary Review.
For the original text, please see: The road to women’s political participation is still full of obstacles About the author: Zhang Yushan, member of Diversity . A tall fat man, a biological woman who doesn't like wearing skirts. She has been concerned about gender equality and LGBTQ rights issues in Malaysia for a long time. Further reading: Malaysia's official 'LGBT conversion therapy' app has been removed from Google Play,