Long Reads
Hearts & Minds: Teaching LGBT+ acceptance in schools
LGBT+ acceptance should be taught during children’s formative school years, but Hong Kong’s sexual education system often falls short.
#06: Autumn | Winter 2020
Dedicated to LGBT+ issues, one of the longest-standing forms of prejudice in the world, Ariana’s Autumn-Winter 2020 issue is our densest issue yet. We’ve approached the topic from many angles, including language, culture, religion and legal implications. In our features, read about everything from inclusive LGBT+ language to the stories of brave LGBT+ individuals in Hong Kong, the importance of same-sex marriage, hormone blocking medicines for transgender youth, discrimination against queer women of colour, and more.
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LGBT+
Roots Run Deep: How history and culture impact LGBT+ acceptance in Asia
From ancient history to modern times, we explore social sentiments, cultural norms and religious influences across three regions – Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Philippines ...
Gender Equality
Her Voice: Sanjam Gupta is empowering women in the maritime industry
Sitara Shipping’s Sanjam Gupta explains how she’s connecting and empowering women in India’s maritime industry.
Community
By The Numbers: The State of LGBT+ Rights
A look at the state of LGBT+ rights in Hong Kong, Macao and around the world.
LGBT+
Setting The Stage: LGBT+ individuals struggle for representation in the entertainment industry
Despite wider acceptance in Hong Kong, LGBT+ individuals struggle for representation in the entertainment industry.
Gender Equality
Intersectional Discrimination: What it’s like to be a queer ethnic minority woman in Hong Kong
From domestic workers to human rights lawyers, queer ethnic minority women in Hong Kong face an onslaught of prejudice.
Environment
In Focus: Greening Hong Kong
The Conservancy Association advocates for Hong Kong’s biodiversity, sustainable farming practices and greater environmental awareness.
Discrimination
Why do some Christian churches oppose the LGBT+ community?
We ask two experts to explain the long-standing, complicated tension between the church and LGBT+ individuals.
LGBT+
A Contentious Pairing: Muslim and queer in Southeast Asia
Muslim leaders and worshippers across the region selectively cite ancient texts to justify LGBT+ suppression.
Community
The Pitch: Kids4Kids founder Michele Lai plans new fundraising strategies with Jen Loong
Kids4Kids founder Michele Lai explores how to take her charity to the next level with help from startup expert Jen Loong.
LGBT+
Inside Blued: China’s Leading Gay Dating App Goes Global
Baoli Ma, the founder and CEO of online LGBT+ platform BlueCity, discusses the company’s rise and China’s emerging LGBT+ community.
Sexual Health
Pressing Pause: How hormone-blockers can aid transgender youth
How hormone blockers can buy time for transgender youth dreading the physical and psychological stresses that come with puberty.
Gender Equality
Last Word: Rediscovering Hong Kong photographer Nancy Sheung’s fantastical perspective
An independent spirit, Nancy Sheung found her voice in the male-dominated field of photography.
LGBT+
LGBT is Not Me: Why LGBT+ umbrella terms fall short
Hong Kong’s sexual and gender minorities are looking for more precise, inclusive LGBT+ umbrella terms.
Initiatives
The Initiative: Changing the world through photography, art and film
Mental health in Hong Kong, rainforest recovery in Brazil, artistic empowerment in Sierra Leone... these initiatives will restore your faith in humanity.
Community
Through The Lens: Mrs Wong & Mrs Zheng
Through the Lens is a recurring photography and poetry series that champions creativity and collaboration. Produced by storytelling platform Spill Stories, this edition ...
Community
Local Voices: LGBT+ Issues are a Community Matter
We ask professors, students, activists and allies to take the temperature of LGBT+ rights in Hong Kong and Macao.
LGBT+
Opinion: Leveraging Hong Kong’s discrimination laws to protects transgender individuals
Hong Kong’s existing anti-discrimination laws offer limited protections when it comes to transgender individuals, according to Mohan Datwani, a member of the Equal ...
