Myanmar's anti-coup protesters defy rigid gender roles – and subvert stereotypes about women to their advantage
- Written by Ei Hlaing, Assistant Professor of Psychological Science, University of Lynchburg
Young women are on the front lines of the anti-coup protesters in Myanmar, defying traditional gender roles. STR/AFP via Getty ImagesOne of the first signs of the military coup that overthrew Myanmar’s democratically elected civilian government was a Facebook Live video of regional lawmaker Pa Pa Han being arrested, which was posted by her...
