Abstract
This essay examines how Iceless, a Tokyo-based band
of highly educated, middle-class Chinese women, redefines gender norms through their music, marking a
unique evolution in Made-in-China feminism. Traditional band culture in China often celebrates male
success stories in which talent wins fame and love,
while women’s bands historically embody ideals of
obedience, elegance, and service to male authority. This
essay highlights how Chinese women are now resisting
these expectations, asserting their agency within
the constraints of state and algorithmic censorship.
of highly educated, middle-class Chinese women, redefines gender norms through their music, marking a
unique evolution in Made-in-China feminism. Traditional band culture in China often celebrates male
success stories in which talent wins fame and love,
while women’s bands historically embody ideals of
obedience, elegance, and service to male authority. This
essay highlights how Chinese women are now resisting
these expectations, asserting their agency within
the constraints of state and algorithmic censorship.
| Original language | English (Ireland) |
|---|---|
| Journal | Made in China |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2025 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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