Born in England, Hoe has spent half her life abroad in Kenya, Switzerland, Italy and Papua New Guinea, writing about women's history, and working for women's rights groups .

Namu Yang is from the Moso ethnic group, a matriarchal society near Burma. She has written many books in China which blend traditional life among the Moso with advice for women on empowerment.

Namu Yang is from the Moso ethnic group, a matriarchal society near Burma. She has written many books in China which blend traditional life among the Moso with advice for women on empowerment.