How Taiwan’s First Female Baseball Umpire Fights Discrimination - In Her Shoes Ep6

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Sophiyah Liu is a Major League Baseball umpire breaking boundaries and forging a path for women in the sport in Taiwan. Having faced significant discrimination as a woman in a male-dominated field, she has remained steadfast in her beliefs in fairness and equality, making it her life’s mission. In this episode, Sophiyah shares her journey, including her background as a psychic and how her challenging experiences guided her to become a social worker and an advocate for justice. Discover how this courageous woman has fought against gender discrimination and continues to champion gender equality in this inspiring episode of “In Her Shoes.” “In Her Shoes” introduces leading women in Taiwanese society, spanning fields from fashion and art to business and sports. Explore the lives of these extraordinary women, what drives them, and how they have overcome personal challenges to excel in their careers and reach the top of their professions.

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In Her Shoes

Sharing the stories of influential and diverse Taiwanese women with a global view, featuring their individual journeys to success.