Feminism in China. Summer 2005

Author: Huang Lin
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: "Smiling Feminism" is a new stance and strategy adopted by Chinese feminists in the new century. It signifies a certain adjustment in the thinking and strategies of Chinese feminists, primarily replacing the consciousness of gender conflict with the awareness of harmonious gender development, and adopting a proactive attitude of gender dialogue to replace the authoritarian state of one-sided monologue. It focuses on gender relationships, exploring both women's issues and men's issues, striving for harmonious development between genders. It critiques men, attempting to deconstruct patriarchy, while also caring for men, avoiding the escalation of gender conflict. It presents itself to the public with a fair and moderate stance, rather than an extreme and radical one. Chinese feminism is sharp but not aggressive. It explores women's issues, cares for the harmonious development of genders, and ultimately focuses on the eternal question of "humanity." This book takes historical and contemporary contexts, translation and localization, and the integration of theory and action as entry points, combining academic rigor with fashion, showcasing the smiling face of Chinese feminism.