Feminism is an important topic, especially with the growing concern over women’s rights around the world, sexual harassment in the workplace, the #metoo movement, religious discrimination of women and other similarly-related problems.

But what about feminism and its relation to Christianity? Can a person be Christian and a feminist?

In Malaysia, feminism is often seen as a movement with a lot of aggression, resentment and even competition against men. This particular F-word carries a lot of baggage, particularly among evangelicals. It is often seen as a worldly concept and its agenda when brought into the church, will break down families and real manhood. But are these descriptions and its associated stereotypes is true to what feminism stands for, or is it a fearmongering misinformation?

Join Dr Alwyn Lau for a conversation with Assoc. Prof. Dr Sharon Bong who researches and writes on Gender Studies. 

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