Beyond Dunia

[Beyond DUNIA] Review of Chen Sihong’s Ghost Town: Who Gets to Tell the Stories of Asian Women

This essay reviews Chen Sihong’s Ghost Town to examine who tells the stories of Asian women. Through a gay younger brother’s perspective, it reveals how patriarchy and homophobia shape women’s lives, and suggests that their histories can be written through solidarity with other marginalized voices.

2026.01.26

[Beyond DUNIA] Are There Indian Feminists Working in India, Not the United States?

This article explores Indian feminism beyond gender equality, highlighting how women resist exploitation by capital, the state, and development-driven environmental destruction. From the Chipko Movement to Dalit agro-feminism, it shows feminism as a struggle for sustainability and social justice.

2026.01.12

[Beyond DUNIA] Do Women’s Movements Exist in Southeast Asia?

The idea that Asian women are merely passive victims is rooted in Orientalism and misogyny. This essay highlights women-led movements like Indonesia’s Suara Ibu Peduli, revealing how Asian women have long resisted exploitation—and why reclaiming erased feminist histories matters.

2026.01.05