Feminism in Myanmar

Women’s organizations have begun engaging with men’s groups as well as with LGBT rights organizations as partners on many common issues. Activists have heavily embraced digital media, particularly social media, to raise awareness on gender equality and to stimulate activism. Nonetheless, women’s groups remain challenged by male-dominated groups seeking to protect the deeply rooted patriarchy ruling most of daily life in Myanmar.

DIGITAL RESOURCES

Author(s): Aye Lei Tun, La Ring,Su Su Hlaing
Date Published: 2019
Author(s) Region of Origin: Asia

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