The Birth of Chinese Feminism by He Zhen

Chinese society is becoming more aware about gender discrimination. There are many studies and reports regarding this issue in today's People's Republic of China. As China's economic and social status are making progression, one may no longer see foot binding or the traditional male lineage family nowadays, but surely there are still many old or new issues related to China's own cultural and social references from the past.Īlthough Feminism in China did not come to stage officially until the late 20th century. Just like many other Asian countries, western values and doctrines are influencing China. On the other hand, it is true that China has grown to a really big developing nation and one can even say developed in many of her cities. This extreme torture of women body reflects how females were positioned for a very long time. One of the famous examples is Foot Binding. Gender discrimination is evidenced through out Chinese history. In recent years Chinese society begins to see the challenge and danger brought by those practises. The preference of baby boys had been enhanced since Deng Xiaoping introduced the One Child Policy. It did not begin with just the One Child Policy, but the male lineage family structure from ancient period.

Gender discrimination in China has its very own cultural and economic roots deep in the history.

4.2.1 SHARE OF JOB ADS EXPRESSING A GENDER PREFERENCE, FOR SELECTED SUBSAMPLES OF ADS.

3 Gender Discrimination in Family & Reproduction.

The Birth of Chinese Feminism by He Zhen