Sexism in China
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Sexism in China refers to sexism expressed in Chinese society and culture.
Historically, early Chinese culture and communities were based on a matriarchal, female-oriented system, and this legacy remains in the Chinese language character for "family name," which is a combination of the graphs for "woman" and "birth or life." However, later cultural changes created a patrilineal, male-dominated system.[1]
Historically-sexist practices in China included foot-binding and female infanticide.[citation needed]
Today, China together with Bangladesh are the only two countries which see a higher rate of female suicide than male.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ Gender and Sexism in Chinese Language and Literature, Angela Jung-Palandri. In Schriftfestschrift: Essays on Writing and Language in Honor of John DeFrancis on His Eightieth Birthday, University of Pennsylvania.
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