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Exhibition: 'Dragon Women: Early Chinese Photography' at the Loewentheil Photography of China Collection, New York - Art Blar...
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A Labour of Patriotism: Female Soviet Gymnasts' Physical and Ideological Work, 1952-1991 | Genders 1998-2013 | University of Colorado Boulder
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| | [AI summary] The text provides an in-depth analysis of the political and social dimensions of Soviet women's gymnastics, focusing on the role of female athletes as both physical and ideological tools. It explores the historical context, including the Stalinist era's suppression of women's autonomy, the use of gymnastics as a means of state control, and the paradoxes faced by Soviet gymnasts, such as being celebrated as pioneers while simultaneously being exploited as resources. The work highlights the ideological labor of these athletes, including the promotion of Soviet supremacy, the concealment of the physical and emotional toll of their training, and the broader implications for women's roles in the USSR. The text also references key historical figures l...
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Lost and Found: The Unexpected Journey of the MingKwai Typewriter | Made in China Journal
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| | It began as an innocuous inquiry on Facebook. Nelson Felix, a resident of New York State, posted in the group 'What's My Typewriter Worth?' about a curious find he made while clearing out the basement of his wife's grandfather. He shared a few photos. The keys on the typewriter are all in Chinese, Felix noted, [...]
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Filial Piety in Chinese Culture and the Myth of Collectivism (Part III) - Footbinding In Old Chinese Society and the Concept of (téng)
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| | [AI summary] The text provides an in-depth exploration of Confucian parenting practices, highlighting the use of shame, comparison, and filial piety as tools for social cohesion. It contrasts these traditional methods with modern examples of parental control, such as the pressure on a Shanghai girl to prioritize marriage over career. The author critiques the myth of the 'harmonious' Confucian family, emphasizing that family dynamics are complex and not inherently superior or inferior to Western models. The piece also touches on broader themes of cultural identity, such as the duality of Macau and the challenges of navigating public transport in Tainan.
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A Human View of Disruption
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| We examine the rise of technology from the perspective of its human creators.