User talk:Morandik/sandbox

Feminism in China -feminism in china started in the 20th century -some believe that the close association of Chinese feminism with socialism and class struggle is damaging to the history of Chinese feminism Etymology -translating feminism in the 90s -The Chinese Scholars for Women's Studies formed as a network to promote feminism -debate over how feminism should be translated -Feminism as Nu Xing Zhu Yi   -more academic -Feminism as Nu Quan Zhu Yi   -more political and social

History -Before 1990 -Han dynasty: women able to keep last names and pass on to kids -Qing dynasty: oppression really begins under patriarchal rule -women as yin and yang, women are seen as completely different from men, meant to be    submissive and obedient -20th Century -political and military issues both domestically and internationally, Opium Wars -feminists like Liang Qiachao calling for women's right to education -after Communist Revolution, women's groups growing more prominent in China, but Chinese feminists beginning to demand that women's rights issues be dealt with now rather than later -21st Century -The 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women sparks a few changes, like the CCP to reform government institutions that promote gender inequality -abuse is now considered criteria worthy of divorce -Laws to define and prevent sexual harassment are put into place -first gender discrimination lawsuit, somewhat of a victory - nationwide law outlawing domestic violence -government banning discrimination in the workplace with signs like "men only"

Footbinding -symbol of sexism, pressure on Chinese women in the 19th century to maintain a specific appearance -opposing footbinding was not largely considered a way for feminists to oppose oppression, rather rebellion was committed through behavior -seen as a privilege to have bound feet -used as a way to promote female chastitiy -CCP bans foot binding in 1949

Thoughts on Gender in New Culture Movement - Chen Duxiu, Cai Yuanpei, Li Dazhao, Lu Xun, Zhou Zuoren, He Dong, and Hu Shih calling for reformed standards, based in more Western ideals -more important female writers coming forward

Differences from Western feminism -key difference is Chinese never assumed men and women were both neutral -most leaders in Chinese feminism are men -begins with state policy, not grassroots movements -Western feminism focuses more on the concept of gender -Westerners may see Chinese feminism as quiet and muted

Prominent Chinese feminists -history of CCP is linked to the history of Chinese feminist theory development -Li Xiaojiang: female, very renowned, first-ever women's studies published in China, addresses difficulting for women to identify themselves in china He-Yin Zhen: does not really compare to the west, focuses on Chinese feminist theory -Ding Ling: not actually self-identified as a feminist, ideals reflect feminist theory, openly discusses female sexuality

Feminist movements and Organizations in China -All China Women's federation -1949 to protect women's rights, all female, non-government associatied -Arrest of Feminist Five -2015, protest movement against violence inflicted on women -5 young women held in jail, #freethefive movement to free them, over 2 mil people signed a     petition for their release -sparked many more feminist protests -allowed for the #metoo movement to enter China