... more and more supporters. It was the Communist party established in 1921. At the beginning its existence was somehow secret information. In 1930's Mao Zedong became the leader of the party and his thoughts were accepted as the official policy. For two decades these two parties were fighting for power ... contacts to foreign countries were allowed. This phase lasted ten years. As a result the country was in chaos and economic develop was totally stopped. Mao Zedong died in September 1976. It was time to start developing the country to different direction, towards modern social society. De...

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... 1951, stipulated equality of the sexes." (Tan p.32) This was a great leap forward for the women of China. Speaking of a "Great Leap Forward", that was the name of Communist leader Mao Zedong's campaign. This was put forth to increase economic prosperity and technical ideology. During this period, women were persuaded to work outside the home. Some women feel that the freer economic ... ...

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