Neiwai, Civility, and Gender Distinctions
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2004-03
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
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The spatial bipolar of neiwai, that marks proper gender distinctions in the Chinese world, is often assumed to be congruous with the Western dualistic concept of private/ public. However, the neiwai binary in the Chinese imaginary is rather a shifting boundary between what is perceived as central and peripheral, or civil and barbaric. In the following, we will explore the philosophical roots of the term neiwai whose ritual, symbolic functions in the process of genderization are extended beyond gender and are intrinsically intertwined with the very defining features of a civilized society.
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Philosophy, Gender, Societies, Associations, institutions, etc, Civilization
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Li-Hsiang Lisa, R. (2004). Neiwai , civility, and gender distinctions. Asian Philosophy, 14(1), 41-58. doi:10.1080/0955236042000190473
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19 pages
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis Group in Asian Philosophy on March 2004, available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0955236042000190473
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