Gendered Memories
An Imaginary Museum for Ding Ling and Chinese Female Revolutionary Martyrs
Book • 2025
Xian Wang's "Gendered Memories" delves into the lives of Chinese female revolutionary martyrs, examining how their sacrifices have been remembered and manipulated throughout history.
The book uses the concept of an 'imaginary museum' to juxtapose historical narratives with counter-memories, challenging traditional interpretations.
It focuses on the prominent writer Ding Ling, exploring her experiences and the commemoration of female martyrs associated with her.
Wang argues that female revolutionary martyrdom reinforces, rather than rejects, traditional concepts of female chastity.
The work offers fresh insights into gendered violence, memory, and politics in modern Chinese literature and culture.
The book uses the concept of an 'imaginary museum' to juxtapose historical narratives with counter-memories, challenging traditional interpretations.
It focuses on the prominent writer Ding Ling, exploring her experiences and the commemoration of female martyrs associated with her.
Wang argues that female revolutionary martyrdom reinforces, rather than rejects, traditional concepts of female chastity.
The work offers fresh insights into gendered violence, memory, and politics in modern Chinese literature and culture.
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