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Women at the forefront of South Korea's martial law protests - Elsacat - Dec 24 2024
https://www.dw.com/en/women-at-the-forefront-of-south-koreas-martial-law-protests/a-71152185
There's a lot that western women might learn from watching how South Korea, and its female citizens, deal with their conservative president's attempt to declare martial law.
RE: Women at the forefront of South Korea's martial law protests - Clover - Dec 26 2024
Quote:Some media estimates suggest that as many as 40% of the demonstrators were women in the age group late teens to 40s. Analysts say this emerging generation of women may be ready to play a bigger part in setting the nation's agenda.Really hoping this political activism in the form of protests translates to more women running for office. Half the population yet less than one-fifth the representation?!
"Women have historically been outsiders in political discourse," admits Hyobin Lee, an adjunct professor of politics and ethics at Chungnam National University. "South Korea's proportion of female politicians is dismally low, with only 17.1% of National Assembly members women.
RE: Women at the forefront of South Korea's martial law protests - komorebi - Dec 26 2024
So inspiring, despite the political situation in the country being a disaster. I hope the women's movement in SK keeps building momentum!