海马星球 Seahorse Planet 跨越世纪的女性回忆-柳红（上）
Dec 31, 2023
Guest 柳红, a respected contemporary Chinese economic historian and independent scholar, discusses the overlooked history of women in patriarchal societies, including their achievements and narratives. She shares her personal experiences with her grandmother, mother, and herself, highlighting their resilience and supportive bond. The episode delves into topics like the marginalization of women, the struggles faced by the first generation of young women in building new China, and the profound love that connects three generations of women throughout half a century.
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Tracing A Mother's Lost Surname
- Liu Hong recounts digging into her mother's question “what was my mother's surname” and uncovering her early death and hidden sorrow.
- The search led to family records and stories that revealed how patriarchal narratives erased her grandmother's life details.
A First Generation Woman's Revolutionary Commitment
- Liu Hong describes her mother's enthusiastic participation in building New China and the emotional highs and lows that followed.
- Specific episodes include early idealism, later setbacks, and how those experiences shaped the family's trajectory.
Sisters Supporting Each Other Through Scarcity
- Liu Hong recalls childhood scarcity and how she, her sister and younger sibling supported each other through school and adolescence.
- The sisters' mutual aid turned into long-term mutual success despite a harsh social environment.