超越与困境:个体化进程中的“中年少女”

Transcendence and Dilemma:"Middle-aged Maiden"in the Process of Individuation

“中年少女”是近两年出现的网络热词,作为一个性别身份指称词,标记了在个体化进程中女性的社会角色变化。女性群体抗拒使用“中年妇女”,而热衷使用“中年少女”这样拼贴而成的网络词汇,反映出了女性试图超越集体性和传统性进行自我表达的愿望。但由于对身体衰老的恐惧,对消费主义的妥协和迎合,她们并没有完成个体化“为自己而活”的终极目标。“中年少女”成为一种缓冲性的身份,借以暂时缓解逐渐发展的个体意识与根深蒂固的性别压迫之间的矛盾。

"Middle-aged maiden"is a popular word on internet.It represents the change of the character of women as a gender identity referent.The female prefer to use the internet word"middle-aged maiden"instead of"middle-aged woman".It reflects the desire to express themselves beyond the context of collectivity and tradition.However,due to the fear of physical aging and the compromise to consumerism,they have not achieved the ultimate goal of"living for themselves"."Middle-aged maiden"becomes a buffering identity,which is used to temporarily alleviate the contradiction between the gradually developing individual consciousness and the deep-rooted gender oppression.