About this Book

The original essays in this sourcebook reflect a time of great political and social ferment in early twentieth century China, a time when women especially were subject to the vicissitudes of war, modernization, and rapid social change. The authors, a distinguished group of leader activists of the May Fourth Movement, women and men, discuss and debate across a broad range of theoretical and practical issues revolving around the woman question. They bring a compelling perspective to the lives of Chinese women in the context of the great events that shaped twentieth century China.