The Commoditization of Chinese Women

The fact that women were more like things than people in late imperial or early modern Chinese society is discussed. This illusion was fundamental to preindustrial, patriarchal states.

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Published in:Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society 1989-07, Vol.14 (4), p.799-832
Main Author: Gates, Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiquity
Capitalism
China, People's Republic of
Chinese culture
Commercial production
Commodities
Economic Change
Ethnic Policy
History
Kinship
Men
Peoples Republic of China
Social History
Social life & customs
Social research
Sons
Textile industry
Women
Womens rights
Womens songs
Working Women
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Summary:The fact that women were more like things than people in late imperial or early modern Chinese society is discussed. This illusion was fundamental to preindustrial, patriarchal states.
ISSN:0097-9740
1545-6943
DOI:10.1086/494545