- Global Voices - https://globalvoices.org -

Chinese Women Protest Against the World Cup

Categories: East Asia, China, Protest, Sport, Women & Gender
12 women staged an anti-World Cup protest on 7 of July in Shanghai. Photo from Weibo via Offbeat China. [1]

12 women staged an anti-World Cup protest on 7 of July in Shanghai. Photo from Weibo via Offbeat China.

Offbeat China explained why women are so angry and how the World Cup has destroyed relationships in China.

They are primarily pissed about two things: 1) their partners neglecting family responsibilities due to late-night game watching; 2) reckless gambling on games.