From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 012 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: The piece reflects on the societal perceptions and treatment of women who find themselves marginalized. It calls for an awakening and reevaluation of traditional roles, encouraging women to reclaim their dignity and place in society.
Memories of Jiangnan
(Original Title: 憶江南)
Alas! How has society come to view women in such a disparaging way? Look at how history has blamed them for shameful acts, yet how different are they from those bound in servitude? Even those who indulge in childish games have yet to break free from these outdated norms. Therefore, I urge my sisters to awaken quickly and become aware of society’s history, lifting the veil of traditional roles and empowering us with truth. Embrace this awareness as our rightful occupation; it surely will not squander our efforts.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent