Exploring Gender Biases Through Yang Liu's Pictograms

In her book Man Meets Woman, Chinese artist Yang Liu offers a sharp critique of gender stereotypes. Through a series of insightful pictograms, Liu highlights the cultural tendency to apply a double standard when evaluating attitudes and behaviors based on gender.

Persistent Gender Prejudices

Yang Liu’s work visually unpacks how societal norms continue to impose specific standards linked to gender. For instance, why is a woman with multiple partners often labeled “promiscuous,” while a man who dates frequently is seen as a “seducer”? These stark contrasts, along with 13 others, are powerfully illustrated by the artist, sparking a crucial debate on outdated sexual clichés that remain prevalent today.