Gender stereotypes prevent female journalists from doing their work Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.
When female reporters interview others about broader topics like education or transport, many interviewees show surprise that women are concerned about and write about those issues.
The power of conversation, as a radical form of connection, isn’t usually at the forefront of my mind as I chat with people throughout my day. And yet, I’m sure we can all recall the feeling of a conversation generating a peculiar sense of monumental importance. Perhaps you might think of a time where, unexpectedly, small talk with a stranger ignites an instant mutual spark. Soon you find yourselves losing track of time as the laughter and conversation flows — and you leave feeling light, astonished that you’ve only just met this person. Perhaps you felt this special feeling during a late night conversation with a friend, words heavy with vulnerability and trust, and as you listen you are acutely aware of the significance of the moment. Perhaps it came about from a casual chat where you found yourself deeply inspired and illuminated by the perspective of another, or alternatively, you could see the impact of your words brighten someone’s eyes as you give a