Book Description:
H. J. Hsia’s The Fair Sex in China examines the decline of rights of Chinese women, which began 3,000 years ago and which continues to this day. There are numerous explanations as to why women in China have lost what began as a strong social and political power: Hsia’s study considers the evolution of discriminatory processes in the country, examining the origins of footbinding and other indications of repression. The historical references are explicit and fascinating, enhancing an involving and thought -provoking coverage.