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The Dilemma Faced by Chinese Feminists
- Hypatia
- Indiana University Press
- Volume 15, Number 3, Summer 2000
- pp. 140-160
- Article
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In this essay I argue that in any country, the realization of sexual equality requires a certain level of economic development. I support this general theme by examining a particular case--a dilemma faced by Chinese feminists today. I intend to show that in a developing country such as China, where heavy physical labor is still in great demand in daily life and productive activity, full sexual equality cannot be a reality.