# Inequality-Exposing Illustrations These Gender Equality Comics Use Humor to Illuminate Injustice By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-08-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gender-equality-comics References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/378897/The-UN-Shows-The-Reality-Of-Gender-Inequality-With-Clever-Illustrations/) & [beijing20.unwomen.org](http://beijing20.unwomen.org/en/get-involved/comic-competition/winners) For this year's Beijing 20 Summit, the [UN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-of-the-future1) asked young women aged 18 to 28 to create gender equality comics. The comics demonstrate the reality of gender inequality from a global perspective, with submissions coming from all over the world. In one illustration, a man is shown riding an escalator while a woman stares up at a dauntingly steep ladder. In another, a man with a crying baby in his arms hesitates in front of [two washrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-toilet), one of which is designated for men, the other for women and children. Whether they are metaphors for overwhelming feelings of inadequacy or depictions of the small ways in which women and men are harmed by gender inequality every day, these gender equality comics use humor to shed light on one of the most important issues of our time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gender Equality Comics:** Young women create comics that highlight gender inequality from a global perspective. - **Humor as a Tool for Social Commentary:** Illustrators use humor to expose societal injustices. - **Advocating for Gender Equality:** Artistic expressions are used to raise awareness and promote gender equality. ### Where This Applies - **Social Justice:** Organizations that promote social justice initiatives can leverage this trend to highlight issues and promote change. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can use humor and creative expression to raise awareness and advocate for important causes. - **Publishing:** Publishers can create platforms for marginalized voices to be heard, and promote artistic expressions that bring attention to important issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Gender Violence Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigender-violence-campaign.md) - [Women's Healthcare Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equal-research-day.md) - [Anti-Sexist Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-t-to-good-t.md) - [Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-period-kit-2.md) - [Gender Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-education1.md) - [Honest Female Athlete Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillberg-berk1.md) - [Empowering AI Image Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missjourney.md) - [Comedic Gut Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gut-gap.md) - [Hidden Discrimination Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throwaway-comments.md)