Weibo Feminism: Expression, Activism, and Social Media in China

Weibo Feminism explores the connections and forms of resistance that feminist activists in China are making in online spaces despite increasing crackdowns on free speech and public expression. The book includes an in-depth case study of feminist support networks for frontline medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic and asks what lessons can be learned for the cause of social justice for women around the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Weibo, China's largest social media platform, has become a battleground for feminists who are constantly one step ahead of the censors. In their groundbreaking book, Weibo Feminism, Aviva Wei Xue and Kate Rose delve deep into the intricate connections and forms of resistance that feminist activists in China are forging in online spaces, despite the increasing crackdowns on free speech and public expression.

The book explores a wide range of contemporary feminist movements in China, ranging from activist campaigns against sexual harassment and domestic violence to Weibo Reading groups that discuss feminist texts and subversive online novels published on the platform. An in-depth case study is provided, highlighting the emergence of feminist support networks for overwhelmingly female frontline medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weibo Feminism goes beyond China's borders, asking what lessons can be learned from the experiences of feminist activists in contemporary China for the cause of social justice for women around the world. The book provides a valuable insight into the complex dynamics of gender inequality and the resilience of feminist movements in the face of adversity.

This compelling and thought-provoking book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the state of feminism in China and its global implications.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 216 x 138 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350231481