These exceptional works by female Chinese authors reflect on topics from the impact of rapid urbanization on Chinese women to the trauma of sexual ab…
A young man recalls his family business in a small town in northwestern China, and the mother who was the backbone of the venture
Hold your breath for one of China’s most underrated goddesses, a murdered concubine who became a patron of toilets and injustices against women
On a seedy street in a small town, a 50-year-old woman struggles to chase her literary dreams as she makes a living by cutting hair
From outrage against gender-based violence to significant strides for women in sciences and sports, here are the important stories in the realm of ge…
This master astronomer and mathematician solved the mystery of lunar eclipses, simplified proofs, and advocated learning for all—male and female
A researcher reflects on the social factors driving an increase in crimes committed by women, and what’s being done to help
Struggling against sexist notions, married women try to hold on to their land rights
From weaving to medicine to math, these badass scientists left their mark on history, despite the patriarchal obstacles in their path
“We have no hope of being seen as human”: a writer recalls her mother’s struggles as a ‘yuesao,’ a nanny specializing in newborn and new mother care
Frisbee, rock-climbing, and other trendy pastimes are seeing growing interest from women, who make their own community in these sports
Leaving behind an abusive marriage, a migrant worker from the countryside discovered a literature club and reignited her dreams of writing
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