Leftover women : the resurgence of gender inequality in China
Title:
Leftover women : the resurgence of gender inequality in China
Author:
Hong Fincher, Leta.
ISBN:
9781780329215
Publication Information:
London : Zed Books, 2014.
Physical Description:
213 p. ; 22 cm
Series:
Asian arguments
Asian arguments.
Series Title:
Asian arguments
Asian arguments.
Abstract:
Contrary to many claims made in the media, women in China have experienced a dramatic rollback of rights and gains relative to men. Leftover Women lays out the structural discrimination against women and speaks to broader problems with China's economy, politics, and development.
China's "leftover" women -- How Chinese women were shut out of the biggest accumulation of real-estate wealth in history -- China's giant gender wealth gap -- Back to the Ming dynasty -- Wives caught in China's web of abuse -- Fighting back.
Subject:
| Sex discrimination against women -- China. |
| Women's rights -- China. |
| Right of property -- China. |
Summary:
Contrary to many claims made in the media, women in China have experienced a dramatic rollback of rights and gains relative to men. Leftover Women lays out the structural discrimination against women and speaks to broader problems with China's economy, politics, and development.
China's "leftover" women -- How Chinese women were shut out of the biggest accumulation of real-estate wealth in history -- China's giant gender wealth gap -- Back to the Ming dynasty -- Wives caught in China's web of abuse -- Fighting back.