Our Work
Born as Di(娣). Born as Di(弟). Born as Di(è’‚). Although the three Chinese characters have the same pronunciation in Chinese, they have very different meanings. In English, being “born with the name Di(娣)” represent(s) the woman born for her younger brother. However, the woman should be born for herself(è’‚). Through media such as Wechat Subscription and Official Accounts, Red and an online exhibition, we want to raise awareness about the problems associated with patriarchal names and inspire more women to feel included, empowered, and embrace their authentic selves.
Born D. Born to Flourish. Born to be ourselves. Now, we expand our topic and strive to empower all women. Besides the continued article promotion on wechat official accounts and Red, we create new forms like podcasts and open new programs.
60+ days of preparation
From 1.10 - 3.13
80+ artworks/literature pieces/films
25+ artists/writers
Revealing the female power that belongs only to us
In one month we got….
1000+ users’ viewes
100,000+ attention from the public and influencers
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4 locations in the most bustling areas of Shanghai
200+ visitors
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"Born D" has established a platform on WeChat official account and Xiaohongshu, publishing articles that revolve around women's stories. Our content portfolio boasts over 130 publications, including more than 40 original articles.
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Blogs in Red & Podcasts
We started the podcast project "Her Whispered Tales_ Born D" in March 2023. As students, we aim to combine our life experiences and theoretical knowledge to explore the benefits of viewing the world through a gender perspective. Till now, our six episodes, totaling four to five hours, have gained significant attention.
During the podcast, we discuss various topics, including our personal confusion about gender during our teenage years, everyday occurrences related to gender, reflections on social phenomena, interpretations of gender representations in literature and art, and our understanding of feminist theories.
Our podcast not only amplifies women's voices and shares their stories but also fosters a greater sensitivity to the gender discourses that shape these narratives. We strive to create a relaxed conversational atmosphere to unravel the complexities surrounding gender constructed by language systems.