Yu Zhengxie
(1775-1840)
Chinese philosopher
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Yu Zhengxie (1775–1840) was a Chinese male feminist of the Qing Dynasty. He was a noted critic of foot binding, female infanticide, widow suicide, widow chastity, and the double standard. A skilled philologist, Yü researched the history of language, which influenced his views on women. According to his interpretation, the Han historical texts supported an egalitarian view of marriage.
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1775 Yi County, Anhui
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1840 (aged 64) Jinling, Jiangsu
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