Hanging in the Imbalance

Episode 5: Workplace Gender Discrimination - A Practical Guide? hosted by Marjan and Samantha

Who has it harder - a male kindergarten teacher or a female programmer?  How bad is the double standard for men and women when reporting  harassment cases? Gender discrimination guidelines seem so black and  white so what do you do when you find yourself stuck in the grey zone?  Join Marjan, Samantha and Patrick as they dive into an exciting journey filled with hard questions and new perspectives! - Hanging in the Imbalance is a student-led podcast by undergraduates from HKU and HKUST that discusses gender issues in Hong Kong through an intersectional lens. New episodes out every Wednesday on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow us on Instagram @hangingintheimbalance  for more updates!

Episode 4: Women in STEM with Professor Winnie Leung and Madeline Leung, hosted by Sid Natarajan

Sid is joined by fellow RoboMaster enthusiast Madeline and their RoboMaster supervisor Professor Winnie to discuss how to engage more women to join RoboMaster and to study STEM in higher education. Their conversation explores much more than these 2 ideas though as they also examine balancing personal goals with personal interests, defining success and happiness, and adopting a healthier approach to the often hyper-competitive environment of university studies. - Hanging in the Imbalance is a student-led podcast by undergraduates from HKU and HKUST that discusses gender issues in Hong Kong through an intersectional lens. New episodes out every Wednesday on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow us on Instagram @hangingintheimbalance  for more updates!

Episode 3: Depictions of Women in Movies and Games with YY and Samuel, hosted by Judy, Steven & Andra

In this episode, hosts Judy and Steven and guests YY and Samuel exchange perspectives on female representation in superhero movies. They discuss films like Everything Everywhere All At Once, Wonder Woman and Black Widow, and explore how the portrayal of female superheroes have changed over time. Their conversation also touches on related themes like sexualization, the male and female gaze, and even ways to present women characters in a more accurate, three-dimensional manner. - Hanging in the Imbalance is a student-led podcast by undergraduates from  HKU and HKUST that discusses gender issues in Hong Kong through an intersectional lens. New episodes out every Wednesday on YouTube and all  major podcast platforms. Follow us on Instagram @hangingintheimbalance  for more updates!

Episode 2: Women in STEM with Professor Rhea Liem, hosted by Hrishita Shyamsukha

In this episode, Hrishita and Professor Rhea exchange perspectives on the lack female representation in their academic field – Aerospace Engineering. They also discuss the comparably few women who seem to pursue STEM in regional universities in general. Though this was the initial focus of this episode, their conversation touches other related themes including the importance of a supportive family, finding relatable role models, and even inspiring other girls to follow in STEM. -   Hanging in the Imbalance is a student-led podcast by undergraduates from  HKU and HKUST that discusses gender issues in Hong Kong through an  intersectional lens. New episodes out every Wednesday on YouTube and all  major podcast platforms. Follow us on Instagram @hangingintheimbalance  for more updates!

Episode 1: Gender Identity & Trans Experiences in Hong Kong

HKU students Annie, Heather and Shruti are on a mission to learn more about transgender and nonbinary experiences in Hong Kong with the help of their three brilliant guests - Dr Brenda R Alegre, Dr Alvin Wong and Dr Zephyrus Tsang. Join them as they use responses from street interviews as fuel for a poignant, fascinating and interdisciplinary exploration of the nuances surrounding the realities of gender non-conforming people across Asia. - Hanging in the Imbalance is a student-led podcast by undergraduates from  HKU and HKUST that discusses gender issues in Hong Kong through an  intersectional lens. New episodes out every Wednesday on YouTube and all  major podcast platforms. Follow us on Instagram @hangingintheimbalance  for more updates!