Academic issues of women/gender

Author: Li Xiaojiang
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Women/Gender Studies as an emerging discipline and analytical approach has been widely disseminated globally, occupying a significant position in various fields of humanities and social sciences. It has become an indispensable perspective for human self-awareness and a breakthrough point for the innovation and reconstruction of the knowledge system. This book can be considered an introductory text for Women/Gender Studies. The author argues from a philosophical perspective on the fundamental definition of "sexed" humans, delves into contemporary social life from the historical formation of the "gender gap," and discusses the historical "absence" of women. It elaborates on the evolution and similarities and differences between women's studies and gender studies. It provides a detailed analysis of the origins and development of Women/Gender Studies in China, as well as the challenges and issues in its disciplinary construction.