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Women's Liberation: East Versus West in Dr. Suyin's View
AP features report on Han Suyin's advocacy of women's liberation in Maoist China. She critiques Western dating norms while praising China's new marriage laws, education for girls, nurseries for workers, and state support for motherhood. She notes ongoing issues like child marriage and village resistance, but envisions mechanization easing work life for Chinese women.
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