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From being to becoming: NĂ¼shu and sentiments in a Chinese rural community.

Authors :
Fei-Wen Liu
Source :
American Ethnologist. Aug2004, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p422-439. 18p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Examines the textual, contextual and performative meanings of nushu in China. Part of human phenological experience; Predominant reason for nushu's lack of recognition that involves the interplay between Confucian gender ideology and moral concerns; Factors that function as energy flow that prompted inspiration and engagement.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00940496
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Ethnologist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14561717
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1525/ae.2004.31.3.422