This is a story about a powerful woman that my grandma told me.
She said: "I don't want to be a scapegoat. I want to be a powerful woman who is literate and able to do great things. I want to be an educated builder of New China. During the land reform, team leader Bai of the working group said that women have liberated themselves and are equal to men. Girls and boys are the same. Why are you partial? Teacher Gao from the school also said that emancipation is the first step. Land distribution is the first step. We will continue to build in the future. The new country needs teachers, doctors, scientists, artists, and cadres... These people are not only men, but also women. Women can also do great things, and they can also carry out their own affairs, and they can also honor their ancestors. You squat in the valley all day long, not going to meetings, not studying, not getting education, and your head is full of old ideas that favor boys over girls!"
She is Han Shanya, a wild girl who is despised by others. She studies, is literate, wants to take the college entrance examination, and she wants to control her own life.
Warning before reading: The entire article records the thoughts of that era. It may have limitations and may not be refreshing enough. Please be mentally prepared. It is not for love.
Purpose: Reading changes your destiny
