Intellectuals in 1920 China

• Big segregation between the rich and the poor• Civil unrest (Civil War in 1920 China)– War between Chinese warlords for control– Children Soldiers– Knowledge about warfare and brute strength is

absolute• Mao Zedong

Intellectual Segregation

• Poor Families– Basic Daily Needs– War– Militias– Children Soldiers

• Rich Families– Lords– Mao Zedong

Civil Unrest

• Art of War vs. General Knowledge• Intellect among poor people– Not beneficial at that time– Only beneficial in some situations

• Inability to move around

Mao Zedong

• Anti-Imperialist• Communist Ideologies• Perspective on Education– Very involved with education• 1917-1927

– Became Head Teacher in Chinese Language

Implications

• Songjian as a University Student– Not living in poverty– Female University Student• Against Cultural Expectations