This week, Australian Club, the long-standing male-only club has voted to continue to ban female memberships. Is it an outdated club in the current society? Or simply a club the offers 'safe space' for wealthy privileged white males to make inappropriate comments to oppress and exploit on others? 

Art of apology. What constitute and apology, how should one express sorry that really means it? We look at how the celebrities issue public apologies in the contemporary world, are they effective if there is no further actions after saying 'I am sorry'? We also discuss the differences between culture and gender when it comes to apologies.

No women members allowed: The Australian Club votes to remain open to only men

Elite male-only ‘gentlemen’s club’ in Sydney votes to continue banning female members

In Asia, 'sorry' can be lost in translation

This week, Australian Club, the long-standing male-only club has voted to continue to ban female memberships. Is it an outdated club in the current society? Or simply a club the offers 'safe space' for wealthy privileged white males to make inappropriate comments to oppress and exploit on others?&nbsp;
Art of apology. What constitute and apology, how should one express sorry that really means it? We look at how the celebrities issue public apologies in the contemporary world, are they effective if there is no further actions after saying 'I am sorry'? We also discuss the differences between culture and gender when it comes to apologies.
<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/gender/no-women-allowed-the-australia-club-votes-to-remain-open-to-only-male-members-20210615-p5813r.html">No women members allowed: The Australian Club votes to remain open to only men</a>
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/15/elite-male-only-gentlemens-club-in-sydney-votes-to-keep-banning-female-members">Elite male-only &lsquo;gentlemen&rsquo;s club&rsquo; in Sydney votes to continue banning female members</a>
<a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Tea-Leaves/In-Asia-sorry-can-be-lost-in-translation">In Asia, 'sorry' can be lost in translation</a>

Roughly one in 10 Aussies come from somewhere in Asia, yet when you look at our representation on TV, film, radio and literature, you’d think we were completely non-existent. What do you do when the world doesn’t give you the space to be heard? You make your own space. Each week, sisters and Sydney locals Helen Stenbeck and Jessie Tu give searing intersectional feminist critiques on social and cultural issues relevant to those living in Australia and abroad. Join us as we traverse the complex intersectionality of gender, race and culture. 

Roughly one in 10 Aussies come from somewhere in Asia, yet when you look at our representation on TV, film, radio and literature, you&rsquo;d think we were completely non-existent. What do you do when the world doesn&rsquo;t give you the space to be heard?&nbsp;You make your own space. Each week, sisters and Sydney locals Helen Stenbeck and Jessie Tu give searing intersectional feminist critiques on social&nbsp;and cultural issues relevant to those living in Australia and abroad. Join us as we traverse the complex intersectionality of gender, race and culture.&nbsp;

Intersectional feminist critiques on social and cultural issues relevant to Asian diasporas.

Asian Bitches Down Under

Roughly one in 10 Aussies come from somewhere in Asia, yet when you look at our representation on TV, film, radio and literature, you’d think we were completely non-existent. What do you do when the world doesn’t give you the space to be heard? You make your own space. Each week, sisters and Sydney locals Helen Stenbeck and Jessie Tu give searing intersectional feminist critiques on social and cultural issues relevant to those living in Australia and abroad. Join us as we traverse the complex intersectionality of gender, race and culture. Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/asian-bitches-down-under

Roughly one in 10 Aussies come from somewhere in Asia, yet when you look at our representation on TV, film, radio and literature, you&rsquo;d think we were completely non-existent. What do you do when the world doesn&rsquo;t give you the space to be heard? You make your own space. Each week, sisters and Sydney locals Helen Stenbeck and Jessie Tu give searing intersectional feminist critiques on social and cultural issues relevant to those living in Australia and abroad. Join us as we traverse the complex intersectionality of gender, race and culture. Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/asian-bitches-down-under

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