History & Social Sciences

Examine the turbulent century-plus during which China laid the foundations of its modern state. We draw on first-person accounts of women from across China’s multi-ethnic regions who experienced the sunset of China’s last imperial dynasty and the fight for China’s future in both civil conflicts and foreign wars. Chinese women seized opportunities in modern manufacturing, education and teaching, healthcare, journalism, and the arts – including China’s emerging cinema and recording industries – and were to armed combatants, spies, and political leaders of the revolution and Pacific War. Instructor: Linda Kato. No class Nov 4, 11 & 25.