All-China Women's Federation
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The All-China Women's Federation (中华全国妇女联合会) is an organization of women established in China
in March 1949. It was constructed as a mass organization supported by the Communist Party of China
, and based on Marxist theory
. The basic functions of the federation are to represent and safeguard the rights and interests of women and promote equality between men and women.
In late 1995 the Women's Federation began to refer to itself as a non-governmental organization
(NGO). It is now commonly referred to as the largest women's NGO in the People's Republic of China
and has become one of the major vehicles for the development of feminism
in mainland China
.
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
in March 1949. It was constructed as a mass organization supported by the Communist Party of China
Communist Party of China
The Communist Party of China , also known as the Chinese Communist Party , is the founding and ruling political party of the People's Republic of China...
, and based on Marxist theory
Marxism
Marxism is an economic and sociopolitical worldview and method of socioeconomic inquiry that centers upon a materialist interpretation of history, a dialectical view of social change, and an analysis and critique of the development of capitalism. Marxism was pioneered in the early to mid 19th...
. The basic functions of the federation are to represent and safeguard the rights and interests of women and promote equality between men and women.
In late 1995 the Women's Federation began to refer to itself as a non-governmental organization
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
(NGO). It is now commonly referred to as the largest women's NGO in the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
and has become one of the major vehicles for the development of feminism
Feminism
Feminism is a collection of movements aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights and equal opportunities for women. Its concepts overlap with those of women's rights...
in mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
.
See also
- Chinese women in space
- Women's healthcare in China
- Government-operated Non-governmental organization (GONGO)GONGOGONGO stands for Government-Organized Non-Governmental Organization, which may have been set up by governments to look like NGOs in order to qualify for outside aid, or mitigate specific issues related to in-country work or international relations...
External links
- 中国妇女网 All-CHina Women's Federation — Official website
- womenofchina.cn English website