Women in Qing China

by Bret Hinsch

Book Overview

This groundbreaking work provides an original and deeply knowledgeable overview of Chinese women and gender relations during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Bret Hinsch explores in detail the central aspects of female life in this era, including family and marriage, motherhood, political power, work, inheritance, education, religious roles, and ethics. He considers not only women's experiences but also their emotional lives and the ideals they pursued...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538166402
• ISBN13: 9781538166406
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"