HER: Women in Asia

Dating is only a recent phenomenon in countries like India, but now dating apps are flourishing there. In this episode of HER, three women share their experience of online dating.

Many women across Asia still lack access to basic education, and even educated women often face obstacles at work and in their daily lives. How can women secure a decent income?

Marriage was once seen as a social and economic necessity. But should women still aspire to marry?

From beauty contests to cosmetic surgery, magazines and TV shows: The obsession with women’s beauty is ubiquitous. But what does it actually mean to be “beautiful”?

In many Asian countries, issues such as mental health and addiction are often swept under the carpet. For those in crisis, this can make it especially hard to address the problem.

Asia is the home of traditions dating back thousands of years, such as yoga or traditional Chinese medicine. Three women share their path to happiness through health and nutrition.