By: Jacob Isaac and Jacob Tyler Our theme is unfair treatment of women by their husbands before the New Marriage Law. Before the Chinese Communist Party came to power in China in 1949, marriage was seen as an arrangement joining two families together, rather than just two people. Marriage was not based on love or …
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Leftover Women in China
Leftover Women in China By Hanxiang Chen and Yanan Wei Leftover Women Chinese people are known for their inventiveness in word games, particularly when it comes to cultural expressions. While other countries often use the word “single” to denote an unmarried woman, there is an officially defined, certified, and aggressively promoted by the state media …
Analysis of Gender Equality and Women’s Rights in Chinese History
By: Pearce Duke, Stephen Evans, & Matthew Yee China has historically been a male-dominated society. Males have typically held the role of earning money and providing for their families. Alternatively, the female role has involved maintaining the household and taking care of children. These two starkly different gender roles created a culture of men being …
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The New Woman and The Modern Girl
Authors- Nex Wilson, Reese Tynen, Riley Hoerner The theme our group chose to explore for this final project is the New Woman and the Modern Girl. The New Woman and Modern Girl both represent archetypes of women in the early 20th century. They were each representative of the changing social, political and economic environment within …
Revolutionizing Roles: From ‘New Women’ to ‘Modern Girls’
By: Issiah Scarborough, Oskar Christiansen, & Trina Trinh New Women and Modern Girls We will explore the transformative portrayal of women in modern literature, focusing on concepts of “The New Woman” and “The Modern Girl.” Through this, we invite you to think about the ongoing journey for gender equality and the paths that have been …
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Blog Post: Exploring Nationalism and Gender in Modern China
Authors: Hunter Voyles, Jimmy Gagan, Tyler Beach Topic: Nationalism and Its Relationship to Gender In modern China, the intertwining of nationalism and gender is a complex phenomenon. Nationalism is the strong identification with one’s nation, often resulting in a sense of superiority over others and this has played a significant role in shaping Chinese society. …
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Gender Equality in Modern Chinese Literature
Gender Equality & Rights Authors: Lee Madrigal, Kinhdara Nguyen, Tiffany Nguyen The social system in China has enslaved women and forced them into submission for many thousands of years (Zhen, pg. 53). Women were often expected to fulfill submissive roles that limited opportunities for decision-making, such as raising children and household duties. Men have always …
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Children and Reproduction in Modern Chinese Literature
By Karina Gonzalez and Shannon Dalton The importance that Chinese society has placed on children and reproduction can be seen throughout time from the Confucian cardinal relationship of parent and child to the modern-day phenomenon of “leftover women” within China. The role of children in the beginning of modern Chinese society was seen as a …
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Leftover Women, Final Group Project
Leftover Women, by Caprice Bumstead, Madison Cole, and Thomasina Yost Leftover Women – Women over the age of 27 who are single/unmarried. These women are mainly highly educated and career oriented. Society and their families tell them that they need to lower their standards and not prioritize their career and personal goals in order to …
Final Group Project Instructions
DUE DATE: FRIDAY, 11:59PM, MARCH 22 As a final group project, you will create a blog post that deals with a particular theme of gender and sexuality in modern China we have covered in this course. Each group should consist of 2-3 members. A sign up sheet on Sharepoint will be posted on Canvas. Here …