Start Talking About Gender Asset Gap

Explore the gender asset gap and its impact on women's rights in this compelling TEDx talk by Snowy Tang. Discover how women account for a surprisingly small percentage of global landholders and property owners. Learn about Tang's personal experience growing up in a male-dominated society in Hong Kong, where women were traditionally barred from inheriting land. Gain insights into the struggles of female villagers who were forced into arranged marriages and denied access to education. Follow the journey of indigenous Hong Kong women as they fought for equal inheritance rights in 1993-1994, and understand how the abolishment of discriminatory inheritance policies has transformed lives. Hear Tang's inspiring story as a 25th generation indigenous Hong Kong woman pursuing higher education and advocating for equal rights. Reflect on the importance of gender equality in property ownership and its far-reaching effects on education, personal growth, and societal progress.