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Violence Against Women, Vol. 8, No. 8, 968-996 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/107780102400447096

Social Construction of Women as Legitimate Victims of Violence in Chinese Societies

Catherine So-Kum Tang

Chinese University Of Hong Kong

Day Wong

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Fanny Mui-Ching Cheung

Chinese University Of Hong Kong

Analyses of focus group discussions show that Chinese conceptions of women as legitimatevictims of violence are constructed through representations of men as sick or beingcontrolled by their impulses and of women as sex objects or naggers who trigger men'simpulses or potential for violence. As women's behaviors are seen as precipitating factors,men are thus excused from their acts of violence and do not have to shoulder full responsibilityfor their violent behaviors. However, some young and educated Chinese reject variouscultural myths, oppose victim-blaming explanations, and disrupt pro-violence socialscripts.

Key Words: Chinese victim blaming • Chinese violence against women


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