In 1923, Wu Ruiyan, a schoolgirl at the Beijing People＇s Art Drama School, starred in a play titled Hero and Beauty, written by Chert Dabei. This was the first joint performance of male and female performers in the h...In 1923, Wu Ruiyan, a schoolgirl at the Beijing People＇s Art Drama School, starred in a play titled Hero and Beauty, written by Chert Dabei. This was the first joint performance of male and female performers in the history of Chinese drama. The incident immediately triggered a debate in the Morning Newspaper Supplement between a group of middle-class intellectuals concerning ＂female involvement in art performances＂. This paper sees the boom in female participation in politics in the 1920s, as well as the ＂improvement in traditional drama＂ during the early republican period in China as the reasons behind the discussion. This incident shows how the New Cultural Movement shaped intellectuals＇ views on females and art performances.展开更多
This paper explores Mao Zedong’s early views on physical education and practice,focusing on the“Six-Section Exercise”he created.The exercise,which integrates elements from traditional health-preserving techniques,g...This paper explores Mao Zedong’s early views on physical education and practice,focusing on the“Six-Section Exercise”he created.The exercise,which integrates elements from traditional health-preserving techniques,gymnastics,boxing,and military training,was designed to promote balanced physical development,be practical and effective,and require less time per session.The paper argues that Mao Zedong’s views on physical education were grounded in the belief that it could effectively transform individuals and contribute to the creation of a strong sports nation.The paper also discusses the historical context and social trends behind the creation of the“Six-Section Exercise”,including the New Culture Movement and debates between Chinese and Western,static and dynamic,and new and old approaches to physical education.The paper concludes by suggesting that Mao Zedong’s early sports thinking has significant academic value and can provide guidance for the construction of a healthy China today.展开更多
During the May Fourth New Cultural Movement,three debates on new/Western and old/Chinese cultures were respectively carried out between the journal New Youth and Lin Qinnan,Chen Duxiu and Du Yaquan,as well as Zhang Do...During the May Fourth New Cultural Movement,three debates on new/Western and old/Chinese cultures were respectively carried out between the journal New Youth and Lin Qinnan,Chen Duxiu and Du Yaquan,as well as Zhang Dongsun and Fu Sinian.New Youth,Chen Duxiu and Zhang Dongsun were regarded as the“new school,”whereas their opponents“the old new--intellectuals.”The difference between them lies in their attitudes towards traditions instead of their new or old knowledge.After three heated debates,New Youth won a total victory in big cities,because the so-called“urban youths”needed a radical cultural reform plan and a simple guide for action.On the contrary,“town youths”who lived in small cities and towns did not care about the attitudinal difference of two sides.They paid more attention to absorbing new knowledge from both sides and were more sympathetic to tradition.展开更多
文摘In 1923, Wu Ruiyan, a schoolgirl at the Beijing People＇s Art Drama School, starred in a play titled Hero and Beauty, written by Chert Dabei. This was the first joint performance of male and female performers in the history of Chinese drama. The incident immediately triggered a debate in the Morning Newspaper Supplement between a group of middle-class intellectuals concerning ＂female involvement in art performances＂. This paper sees the boom in female participation in politics in the 1920s, as well as the ＂improvement in traditional drama＂ during the early republican period in China as the reasons behind the discussion. This incident shows how the New Cultural Movement shaped intellectuals＇ views on females and art performances.
文摘This paper explores Mao Zedong’s early views on physical education and practice,focusing on the“Six-Section Exercise”he created.The exercise,which integrates elements from traditional health-preserving techniques,gymnastics,boxing,and military training,was designed to promote balanced physical development,be practical and effective,and require less time per session.The paper argues that Mao Zedong’s views on physical education were grounded in the belief that it could effectively transform individuals and contribute to the creation of a strong sports nation.The paper also discusses the historical context and social trends behind the creation of the“Six-Section Exercise”,including the New Culture Movement and debates between Chinese and Western,static and dynamic,and new and old approaches to physical education.The paper concludes by suggesting that Mao Zedong’s early sports thinking has significant academic value and can provide guidance for the construction of a healthy China today.
文摘During the May Fourth New Cultural Movement,three debates on new/Western and old/Chinese cultures were respectively carried out between the journal New Youth and Lin Qinnan,Chen Duxiu and Du Yaquan,as well as Zhang Dongsun and Fu Sinian.New Youth,Chen Duxiu and Zhang Dongsun were regarded as the“new school,”whereas their opponents“the old new--intellectuals.”The difference between them lies in their attitudes towards traditions instead of their new or old knowledge.After three heated debates,New Youth won a total victory in big cities,because the so-called“urban youths”needed a radical cultural reform plan and a simple guide for action.On the contrary,“town youths”who lived in small cities and towns did not care about the attitudinal difference of two sides.They paid more attention to absorbing new knowledge from both sides and were more sympathetic to tradition.
