Su Min became an internet sensation for leaving behind an abusive husband to drive across China alone. Now she’s ending the marriage, but there will be a price.
Tag: Women and Girls
Chinese Woman Loses Legal Challenge for Right to Freeze Her Eggs
Despite a declining birthrate that has alarmed the nation’s leaders, regulations in China prevent unmarried women from freezing their eggs.
Iceland’s New President Is a Feminist, and a Friend of Björk
Though the president’s role is mostly ceremonial, Halla Tómasdóttir said that she would seek to raise “the right questions” and bring attention to critical health issues.
In Iceland, a Feminist Inspired by the Country’s History Is the New President
Though the president’s role is mostly ceremonial, Halla Tómasdóttir said that she would seek to raise “the right questions” and bring attention to critical health issues.
Olympic Officials Defend Fighters’ Eligibility in Women’s Boxing Controversy
Online fury and unclear rules have left organizers of the women’s boxing competition in Paris facing complex questions about fairness in women’s sports.
Teenage Talent at the 2024 Olympics
From the shooting range to the swimming pool, teens and preteens are grabbing medals and the spotlight. Nowhere is this truer than at the skateboard park.
Italian Boxer Angela Carini Quits Olympic Bout, Sparking Gender Furor
The Italian, Angela Carini, stopped fighting only 46 seconds into her matchup against Imane Khelif of Algeria, who had been barred from a women’s event last year.
Thai Women Use Boxing to Punch Their Way Out of Poverty
Boxing is a national passion in Thailand, offering a path to the Olympics and lucrative careers in a country with one of the world’s widest income divides.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Singer Redefines What It Means to Be French
Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Singer Redefines What It Means to Be French
Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.