Citation

Ropp PS. Womens Hist. Rev. 1994; 3(3): 347-383.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/09612029400200060

PMID

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Abstract

This paper reviews recent developments in English-language scholarship on Chinese women in late imperial times, roughly 1500-1800. Topics discussed include: evolution of kinship patterns and marriage institutions; women as commodities; widow chastity and suicide; women in religion; women in historical and philosophical discourse; women in medical and legal discourse; women in literary discourse; and women's cultural opportunities, literacy, and publication. The review highlights the rapid expansion of this field since 1986, notes the richness of available sources on the period, and suggests a research agenda for the future. © 1994 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en