Breaking the Chains: Gender, Context, and the Politics of Writing in Modern China

A rigorous exploration of literature as a tool for social change, revealing how gender and national identity intertwine in China’s modern development.

How has literature shaped gender politics in modern China? How has the concept of “woman” evolved within the shifting sociopolitical landscape? Old Chains and New delves into these questions by examining the dynamic interplay between literature, gender, and historical change. Drawing from literary studies, history, and sociology, this book re...