Asian Descent Archives - Page 20 of 36

Yamada Waka

Prominent Japanese feminist who advocated social reform during Japan’s late Meiji, Taishō, and Shōwa eras.

Ismat Chughtai

Indian Urdu writer known for novels, short stories, and films.

Junko Tabei

Renowned Japanese mountaineer, author, and teacher.

Chinese-American virologist and molecular biologist whose pioneering work reshaped our understanding of HIV/AIDS. She was a trailblazer who made history by successfully cloning HIV and unveiling its genetic intricacies. This monumental achievement marked a significant leap forward in confirming HIV as the root cause of AIDS.

Uemura Shōen

Master of Meiji, Taishō, and early Shōwa period Japanese painting. Revealing her brilliance through the alias Uemura Tsune, Shōen’s journey beautifully entwines innovation and tradition.

Nakano Takeko

One of the only known onna-bugeisha (female samurais) in Japan’s history

Qiu Jin

Qiu Jin (秋瑾) was a Chinese revolutionary, feminist, and author who joined a failed uprising against the Qing dynasty and is celebrated as a national heroine, a martyr for republicanism and feminism.