A Critical Analysis of ‘Fusang’: Exploring the Roots of Ethnic Oppression Faced by Chinese Laborers

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10.2991/978-2-38476-130-2_5How to use a DOI?

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Yan Geling; Fusang; Chinese laborers; ethnic disparities

Abstract

In this essay, the study aims to introduce a subjective viewpoint on “The Lost Daughter of Happiness” and Fusang, the main character of the novel. Academia and literary circles generally regard Fusang as a lenient and tolerant woman, an “earth mother.” However, this essay challenges the popular opinion by presenting evidence from the original book. By examining the character’s behavior in the context of the historical background, the essay proposes that Fusang is an insensitive woman. Utilizing feminist theories, the essay will explain why this book is unsuitable for promoting feminist ideals.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Jialu Li
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/10/29
TI  - A Critical Analysis of ‘Fusang’: Exploring the Roots of Ethnic Oppression Faced by Chinese Laborers
BT  - Proceedings of the 2023 2nd International Conference on Public Culture and Social Services (PCSS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 2352-5398
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