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Urbanization, Women's Body image, and Women's Sport under Chinese Socialism 1949-1979: A Historical Review.

Authors :
Huan Xiong
Source :
Sport History Review. May2015, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p100-123. 24p. 7 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses the development of sports for women under Socialism in China during the twentieth century, and it mentions issues involving urbanization and women's body image in China between 1949 and 1979. A women's emancipation movement is addressed, along with the national power exerted by the Chinese Communist party since 1949. Socialist ideology and the social conditions of women in China during the twentieth century are assessed, along with a social production concept.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10871659
Volume :
46
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sport History Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
108414333
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1123/shr.46.1.100