Outside the Fence: Chinese Women and the Evolution of Modern Civilization

Author: Zhang Chen, Yuan Xiying
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Since the 20th century, women have risen and developed unprecedentedly, making the study of women's development an important research subject in the humanities and social sciences. To cater to this trend, our publishing house has organized and compiled the "Reading Women" series to delight readers. The authors of this book present the struggles of Chinese women from a modern perspective and heart: breaking free from the shackles of "three obediences and four virtues" and the belief that "women are useless without talent"; stepping out of the confines, receiving education, and advocating coeducation; pursuing independence for love and freedom; joining the army and participating in politics, fighting for peace and democracy; and, in the new China, becoming half the sky, contributing to the nation, family, and self while striving for equality.