Unprecedented Footprints - 1851-1930: A Historical Study on the Development of Chinese Women's Thought and Literature

Author: Wang Fei
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Publishing Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book outlines the important characteristics and developmental trends of women's liberation thought and movement in China during different historical periods from the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Revolution to the establishment of the "Chinese League of Left-Wing Writers," covering the eighty years from 1851 to 1930. It discusses how women's liberation pioneers evolved from following the footsteps of their brothers and sisters to achieving true independence, the emergence and eventual establishment of the "vessel" of modern women's literature, and other unprecedented developments. By connecting these elements, the historical trajectory of women's liberation thought and literature in China during these eighty years becomes clearly visible.
Target Audience: Suitable for use by faculty and students of sociology departments in universities and readers majoring in sociology.