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Weekly Diary: Week 1

I came to learn about gender without prior knowledge of the term “intersectionality”—

while familiar with the word, its connection to gender issues had eluded me. As I embarked on

this class, my expectations were vague, yet I anticipated uncovering unexpected connections to

gender issues. It became apparent that I had developed an interest in “intersectionality,” perhaps

more than I initially thought.

Admittedly, my exploration of feminism has been limited, having only scratched the

surface through Simone de Beauvoir’s “The Second Sex” during my first year in college. The

most impactful words from her for me were:

人们折断了她的翅膀，却哀叹她不会飞翔

(“People broke her wings but lamented she couldn't fly.”)

The unequal condition for women doesn’t solely stem from men; women themselves

contribute to this disparity. Over time, women have been scrutinized and never deemed “perfect”

in others’ eyes. They don’t have to conform to predefined standards, to be x or y; instead, they

should embrace who they are, defined by their own standards.

Feminism is not a term crafted to conclude or fit specific period; it’s an awakened truth

that surfaces after prolonged wrong decisions. This leads me to question whether there has ever

been a “right” time in history when society reached a “harmonious” state in terms of women and

other genders (maybe not yet).


And here raised my question: since society has long been this way, treating women and

other genders as “others,: what defines the right state? Has there been a moment in history when

we achieved the harmonious state that some people pursue? And if so, what was it like?

Reflecting on our current state, it seems that the “right condition” has never been

achieved. Awareness of the issue has grown over time, but the challenge lies in realizing our

immersion in an environment akin to fish in a tank. It’s noteworthy that the translator of “The

Second Sex” in China mainland is a male—and his version, tainted by vague word choices,

reveals his misogynistic views that the translated book blurs some key issues without being

noticed.

In my understanding, feminism and gender equality go beyond mere slogans demanding

rights. They signify the freedom to pursue our desires without being shackled by others’

perspectives. Whether a girl dreams of being a housewife or pursuing any other path, it's entirely

acceptable if she chooses it with a free and independent spirit.

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