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Half the sky: the woman's place in Chinese society

Half the sky: the woman's place in Chinese society

FromChinese Whispers


Half the sky: the woman's place in Chinese society

FromChinese Whispers

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Oct 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Chairman Mao famously said that 'women hold up half the sky'. It was a revolutionary statement in a feudal society (though it did help him, very much, with a labour shortage). But the recent high-profile murder of a young vlogger at the hands of her ex-husband has reignited a national conversation - have Chinese women every truly held up half the sky? With Leta Hong Fincher, author of Betraying Big Brother.

Presented by Cindy Yu.
Released:
Oct 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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A fortnightly podcast from the Spectator on the latest in Chinese politics, society, and more. From Huawei to Hong Kong, Cindy Yu talks to experts, journalists, and long time China-watchers on what you need to know about China.