February 9, 2024
The male gaze defines Chinese women as adorable and docile lotus blossoms–that is, subservient and shy women created for the pleasure of men. Make no mistake, though: There are many powerhouse feminists in Chinese mythology who have reiterated for centuries that Asian women are not play-things. Mythological women such as Bai Mudan and Chinese goddesses Nuwa and Mazu combat objectification and redefine age-old narratives and stereotypes.
Source: https://studybreaks.com/culture/women-of-the-red-dragon-chinese-mytholog...