The article focuses on a study, conducted by researcher Yachien Huang, related to gender inequality in media coverage particularly in tabloid newspapers and political participation of women in Taiwan. Topics include transformation of gendered representation into a complicated form, more coverage to congressmen as compared to congresswomen, tendency of tabloid newspaper coverage to report on women's relationship and marital status, and portrayal of male politicians in a more forgiving manner.
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Intersections: Gender & Sexuality in Asia & the Pacific 38, 17pages