\n
On-site ticket prices
\n\n\n\n
Do you think there is gender equality in Taiwan?
\n\n\n\n
In 1999, Taiwan became the first Asian nation to pass a law on domestic violence prevention. In 2019, it became the first Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. And in 2021, it was sixth on the UN Development Programme's global gender inequality index, boasting the highest rank in Asia. Over the past few decades, many women in Taiwan have fought for equal rights in the aspects of voting, education, property ownership, work, and bodily autonomy, which is why our society is so amazing today.
\n\n\n\n
But is there really gender equality in Taiwan now?
\n\n\n\n
The labor participation rate of women in Taiwan exceeds 50%, but a woman's average salary is only 85% that of a man's, women only hold less than 30% of high-level corporate management positions, and only 13% of organizational board directors are women. Women's work, identities, and citizenship have been continually stigmatized since the outbreak of Covid-19, so women have become victims of witch hunts. There were 9,212 instances of sexual assault reported in 2020, women being the victims in 80% (7,406) of them. Women can legally apply for menstrual leave from work, but their supervisors make it difficult through such means as (illegally) requesting proof. Women and men are both responsible for bringing home the bacon, but most women, regardless of age, still have to single-handedly do the housework, rear the children, and even care for their husband's parents. Such inequality is widespread in Taiwan.
\n\n
\n
So what should we fight for now to provide women and society in general a better future? For Gender Equality Needs You Too!, Women of the World Foundation founder Jude KELLY will share what she and her team as artists and event planners have observed over the years regarding gender issues in the UK and among international art and culture circles. She will talk about how art and culture are a path to gender equality and how she has led art and culture organizations in promoting social issues and advocating the ideal society of gender equality, diversity, and inclusiveness.
\n\n\n\n
Taiwan's road to gender equality is still under construction, and we hope to see you working on it too!
\n\n\n\n
Reminder
\n\nCustomers who buy tickets on-site
\n\n\n\n
Online WOW PASS participants
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n
Learn More
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n'},{title:"Speaker",content:'Jude KELLY |Founder of The WOW Foundation
\n\n\n\t\t |
Jude KELLY is Founder and Director of The WOW Foundation which runs WOW - Women of the World Festivals to celebrate the achievements of women and girls and confront gender injustice across the globe. Starting in London in 2010 the Festival now takes place in 30 locations across six continents.
\n\n\n\n
Jude was the Artistic Director of Southbank Centre in London for 12 years from 2006 to 2018, where she established the WOW Festival. Southbank Centre is Europe's largest Arts Institution and London's third biggest tourist attraction. In February 2013 she was named as one of the 100 most powerful women in the UK by BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
\n\n\n\n
\n'}],time:["2021/11/14 (Sun) 16:10"],title:"【WOW Kaohsiung 2021】In Conversation – Equality for All - You'll Never Walk Alone",related:[]},relatedPrograms:[{title:"2024 Eurocuivres Asia in WeiWuYing – International Brass & Percussion Music Festival",introduction:"Along with the finest quality faculty, Eurocuivres Asia will also have displays from instruments companies like Schilke (USA), YAMAHA (Japan), Buffet Crampon (France), Admas (Nederland), Shires (USA) and others, bringing together some of the best musicians in the world with some of the best products in the world.",image:"32b7bd8d344f5f9eded459a51ec21d60",link:"/programs/65a8def6d26a1b00087f3ae2?lang=en",catalogs:[],date:"2024.07.08 - 2024.07.14"},{title:"2024 Ju Percussion Group《CAMEL.LION.CHILD》",introduction:"From the unwavering resilience of the camel to the powerful courage of the lion, and then to the pure simplicity of a child, the power of innovation is infused, and every stage is precious.",image:"9c649eabc7141f70e08bbae3d311ff7e",link:"/programs/65813b87c976c700079173f7?lang=en",catalogs:[],date:"2024.03.29"}]},fetched:!0},shippingAreas:{rows:[],loaded:!1},userAuth:{logined:!1,status:"NORMAL",inited:!1,data:null,showNsoOverlay:!1},announce:{show:!0},youthOverlay:{show:!1,showed:!1},featureCategories:{rows:[],loaded:!1,loading:!1},features:{rows:[],loaded:!1,loading:!1},newsCatalogs:{rows:[],loaded:!1,loading:!1},chronologies:{rows:[],loaded:!1,loading:!1}},routing:{locationBeforeTransitions:null}}