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A contemporary take on the "Mao suits" widely worn in China after the communist revolution.

The Chinese label subverting masculine stereotypes for a ‘gender-fluid generation’

Oscar Holland, CNN The topic of masculinity — and perceived threats to it — appears to be increasingly sensitive in today’s China. The country’s state broadcaster has moved to ban shows portraying “effeminate styles,” education officials have proposed ways to combat “feminization” in schools and state media has decried the “sickly aesthetics” that propel young

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Seen here is a portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis. "Benjamin Franklin

‘Benjamin Franklin’ offers Ken Burns’ latest deep dive into US history

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN There’s something comforting about Ken Burns’ PBS documentaries dealing with subjects that predate video, since the filmmaker, unlike most of the industry, eschews dramatic reenactments in favor of a low-tech approach. Enter “Benjamin Franklin,” four hours devoted to the Founding Father, capturing all the facets of a man described as

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