A Study of Feminist Narratology in Modern Chinese Literature
Abstract
Since the modern era, the advancement of women's literature has brought increasing scholarly attention to feminist narratology, which has also demonstrated trends of localized innovation. Focusing on the theoretical framework of feminist narratology, this paper examines gender consciousness and gender subjectivity in modern Chinese literary texts. Through close readings of works by Ding Ling, Chen Ran, and Li Juan, it explores women’s self-identity in the context of emancipation, female friendship, and the reflection of the authors’ self-awareness and self-recognition. Furthermore, by comparing how Fang Fang and Yu Hua approach similar themes, the study summarizes narrative differences between male and female writers. The paper also discusses the relationship between feminist narrative and gender politics—including issues such as women’s economic rights, the constraints of feudal ideology, and the influence of consumerism on women’s narratives—thereby tracing the evolution and cultural significance of feminist narratology in modern and contemporary Chinese literature.
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