"The Choice of Being a Woman" Author: [Japanese] Ueno Chizuko / [Japanese] Shinoda Sayoko Translator: Lu Lingzhi Publisher: International Culture Publishing Company

Chizuko Ueno's new work in 2023! A book of awakening for all women.

"What Ms. Ueno talks about in this book is enough to rival several professional books."

Famous feminist scholar Chizuko Ueno and psychologist Sayoko Shinoda. In-depth dialogue on multiple real-life topics from a feminist perspective. Sharp views that will make you applaud!

★A spicy conversation between the famous feminist scholar and sociologist Chizuko Ueno and psychologist Sayoko Shinoda! Facing the lives of women, they discuss many realistic topics such as love and sex, independence, marriage, and domestic violence.

The two "women's allies" start from their respective fields and experiences, grasp social trends, combine frontline cases, go beyond sharp words, and get to the essence of the incident. The dialogue is bold and full of insights. The sharp views are amazing!

★It is not only a life guide to dissect the truth about intimate relationships, but also a refreshing feminism class. "This debate is because we trust each other."

From the individual and social significance of marriage, to the various problems that arise when forming a family, to the care of parents and the dilemmas of old age... sharp questions and answers are held on a wide range of topics such as love and sex, marriage, independence, mother-daughter relationship, male observation, and domestic violence. Open your heart and speak frankly.

★There is more than one option in life, and being a woman is not just about being cute. Live your own life! Being a woman, I have unlimited choices.

Why do you need recognition from others? Why do you need to be useful to others? How do you make choices? How do you live? Ueno tells you that whether you are married or not, you can strive to live a better life. It is full of comfort and inspiration.

★ The translator of "Feminism from Zero" is Ms. Lü Lingzhi, and the design is done by Tang Xu, a well-known domestic designer. Beautiful translation and exquisite double cover.

A new book by the famous feminist scholar Ueno Kanzuruko, a sobering book for all women! The simplified Chinese version is introduced for the first time! "What Ms. Ueno talks about in this book is enough to rival several professional books."

Focusing on topics of concern to women, such as intimate relationships, independence, domestic violence, and male observation, sociologist Chizuko Ueno and psychologist Sayoko Shinoda started an extreme feminist class. They launched a profound dialogue on the marriage system and the social reality faced by contemporary women, and talked about topics that are inevitable in women's daily lives, such as love and sex, marriage, independence, men, and mother-daughter relationships.

The two "women's allies" started from sociological statistics and the mentality of frontline women, respectively, and opened their hearts and conducted sharp questions and answers based on their own observations and research experiences. With their unique perspectives and sharp language, the two scholars encouraged women to find themselves and freely choose their own lives!

Ueno Chizuko

Born in Toyama Prefecture, Japan in 1948. A famous feminist scholar, sociologist, professor emeritus of the University of Tokyo, the first person in Japanese feminist theory, and a leader in women and gender studies. In April 2019, Ueno's hardcore speech at the opening ceremony of the University of Tokyo caused widespread and enthusiastic responses on major social media. His representative works include "Misogyny", "Patriarchy and Capitalism", "Feminism from Zero", etc.

Nobuda Sayoko

Born in Gifu Prefecture, Japan in 1946. Senior clinical psychologist, president of the Japan Association of Certified Psychologists, and consultant of Harajuku Psychological Counseling Center. Active in the field of women and gender, researching psychological counseling on family and gender issues such as addiction, alcoholism, dependence, sexual violence, etc. His representative works include "Rule in the Name of Love" and "Is There Any Hope for My Marriage?".