Little Emperors and Material Girls
Sex and Youth in Modern China
by Jemimah Steinfeld
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Pub Date 30 Apr 2015 | Archive Date 1 Jun 2015
Description
A once-in-a-generation sexual and cultural revolution is taking place - all in the bars, cafes and streets of China's growing mega-cities.
Jemimah Steinfeld introduces the people at the heart of this world, from the woman starting China's first online dating agency to the mistresses of the rich and powerful; from the company trying to sell sex toys to China's middle-classes to the sino-punks of Beijing's bar scene.
Young Chinese have also created new words to describe the world they live in:
'little emperors' / single men who have grown up under the one child policy - often bossy and selfish
'bare branches' / those without children
'leftovers' / women over twenty-six who aren't married
'comrade' / how the gay community identifies itself
'love markets' / weekend gatherings across China where parents attempt to find husbands and wives for their children, and others show up to match-make young singles and even offer boyfriends for hire.
Advance Praise
‘Jemimah Steinfeld’s fresh and original book is outstanding. She shows us the hidden corners of Chinese society...’
Xinran, author of The Good Women of China
‘China’s new generation will shape the global future. With insight and empathy, Jemimah Steinfeld portrays a generation caught between worlds, but striving to make their own.’
James Palmer, Journalist at Chinafile, and author of The Death of Mao
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781780769844 |
| PRICE | US$14.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Rachelle L, Reviewer
This is one of the most delightful non fiction offerings I have had the pleasure to enjoy. Authentic interviews alternate with relavent statistical data and historical facts. Jemimah shares a genuine understanding of current Chinese culture. This work comes at a perfect time as the global influence of China grows. A great read for the international business world, scholars and the curious. This book has something to teach us all.
Melissa F, Reviewer
3.5/5 This book is a fascinating look into Chinese culture. It has a sort of literary Sex in the City feel- different people, women mostly, tell their stories to the author. At times you almost feel as if you are in a coffee shop listening to them detail their personal lives. While I liked the style the book was written in, I was surprised that there were no sources listed at the end. This may have to do with the e-version I received to review, but I found it peculiar given the amount of data given throughout. The author would reference a survey or an article, but gives no sources for this information. I also found the formatting irritating a times. The POV would change from the woman telling the story to the author with no indication. Perhaps in the printed edition the font is different, but it was very distracting to read in the ebook.
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