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Asia's women pioneers change the world

Michael Wetzel | Bettina Thoma-Schade
May 13, 2025

The first woman to wear pants, the first female director to win an Oscar and the first woman in space changed the world and paved the way for other women. Get to know three women who know what it means to be "the first."

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This episode of HER Women in Asia highlights the achievements of three groundbreaking women who were the first in their respective fields. It introduces the first woman to wear pants, who defied societal norms and helped redefine women's fashion. It also features the first female director to win an Oscar, a milestone that paved the way for more women in the film industry. Lastly, it showcases the first woman in space, whose journey inspired generations of female astronauts and encouraged more women to pursue careers in STEM. These women challenged expectations and reshaped history through perseverance and innovation.

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HER - Women in Asia

A series that tells the stories of women from Asia who are breaking stereotypes and voicing their opinions loud and clear. In each episode, three women share their perspectives on universal and existential topics.