Feminism in China

Feminism in China refers to the collection of historical movements and ideologies in time aimed at redefining the role and status of women in China.^[1] Feminism in China began in the 20th century^[2] in tandem with the Chinese Revolution. Feminism in modern China is closely linked with socialism and class issues.^[3] Some commentators believe that this close association is damaging to Chinese feminism and argue that the interests of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) are placed before those of women.^[4] Under the Xi Jinping administration, feminist groups have been subject to increased scrutiny by the country's system of mass surveillance.^[5]

According to the 2020 Gender Gap Index measurement of countries by the World Economic Forum, China is ranked 106th on gender gap.^[6]

^ Croll, Elisabeth (2013). Feminism and socialism in China. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-51916-8. OCLC 820779362. Archived from the original on 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
^ Croll (1978), 1.
^ Lin (2006), 127.
^ Hom (2000), 32.
^ Wang, Vivian (2024-05-25). "Xi Jinping's Recipe for Total Control: An Army of Eyes and Ears". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2024-05-25. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
^ Global Gender Gap Report 2020. Switzerland: World Economic Forum. 2020. ISBN 978-2-940631-03-2.

[1] Croll, Elisabeth (2013). Feminism and socialism in China. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-51916-8. OCLC 820779362. Archived from the original on 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2021-04-21.

[2] Croll (1978), 1.

[3] Lin (2006), 127.

[4] Hom (2000), 32.

[:2-5] Wang, Vivian (2024-05-25). "Xi Jinping's Recipe for Total Control: An Army of Eyes and Ears". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2024-05-25. Retrieved 2024-05-30.

[6] Global Gender Gap Report 2020. Switzerland: World Economic Forum. 2020. ISBN 978-2-940631-03-2.

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