Women, Gender, and Sexuality in China: A Brief History

This book provides a comprehensive survey of women, gender, and sexuality throughout Chinese history, with biographies of five distinguished women and 33 primary texts translated by the author.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

A comprehensive survey of women, gender, and sexuality throughout Chinese history, this text explores a wide range of topics, including gendered life courses, marriage and family, sexuality, medicine, women's work, everyday life, religion, art, literature, and education. The survey is organized thematically and includes biographies of five distinguished women, each representing a different era in Chinese history.

Among these women are an ancient royal military general and cabinet member, a Han dynasty scholar, a mover of Tang dynasty literary culture, a Ming dynasty doctor, and a beheaded revolutionary at the turn of the 20th century. The book also includes 33 primary texts of various genres, including epitaphs, bronze inscriptions, medical texts, imperial edicts, law codes, legal cases, family letters, ghost stories, divorce papers, poetry, autobiographies, divination, and more.

A significant portion of these texts are newly translated by the author, providing a fresh perspective on Chinese history and culture. This survey is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the complex and diverse aspects of women's lives in China over the centuries.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 245 x 174 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138647015