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Leftover Women
Book • 2014
Leta Hong Fincher's "Leftover Women" explores the pressures faced by unmarried, childless women in China, a phenomenon labeled "sheng nu" (leftover women) by the government.
The book examines the societal and political forces driving this issue, including government propaganda, family expectations, and the challenges women face in balancing career aspirations with traditional gender roles.
It highlights the experiences of numerous women, revealing the emotional toll of societal expectations and the resilience of those who resist them.
Fincher's work sheds light on the complexities of gender inequality in China and the evolving landscape of women's rights.
The book has sparked important conversations about feminism and societal change in China.
The book examines the societal and political forces driving this issue, including government propaganda, family expectations, and the challenges women face in balancing career aspirations with traditional gender roles.
It highlights the experiences of numerous women, revealing the emotional toll of societal expectations and the resilience of those who resist them.
Fincher's work sheds light on the complexities of gender inequality in China and the evolving landscape of women's rights.
The book has sparked important conversations about feminism and societal change in China.
