On Women’s Wuxia: A Personal View

Today, I suddenly read Meeting Wang Lichuan, and then read Li Chuan's Past. I thought it was very interesting. I came specifically to find the author's column, only to find such a review. It is hard to imagine that this review was made ten years ago. It is so advanced, and the thinking is also very advanced. To this day, many people are still discussing the issue of concessions in titles such as "Mr.", "Master", "Boss", etc. Should we stick to the original names, put women in, and return the title to its original meaning? Or should we eliminate its male-specific attributes so that men who do not fit its original meaning cannot be called this title? Or maybe invent a new name to go hand-in-hand with those words that have gradually gained more and more gender connotations... I feel like I have returned to the Republic of China, the era when people were debating whether Chinese was not conducive to education and the need to fully use English and Pinyin. Everyone was moving forward in confusion, and there were thousands of ideas colliding. It was at this time that I became aware of the issue of male and female perspectives in martial arts, and even more so, the issue of women unconsciously moving closer to the male perspective due to long-standing social disciplines. It really surprised me. Even now, I rarely see people seeing this aspect when discussing issues of male and female perspectives (or speaking their thoughts without evasion). I decided to read Li Chuan's Past and then read other novels. They fit my ideas so well!

I am also a woman, a woman who likes martial arts. What the author and poster said makes sense. I personally think that whether it is male martial arts or female martial arts, from another perspective, it is actually just a matter of three perspectives, just like people's definition of love. When some women or men see love, they will first think of love, and even more, they will think of sex. But when some people see love, they will think of country, nation, righteousness, hometown, or family ties, love, friendship, people and nature, society and Animals, in short, are sentient in all rivers and mountains, etc., Just like the difference between Gu Long and Jin Yong. You can define martial arts in terms of romance, or you can define martial arts in terms of righteousness, spirit, etc. It is just a personal difference in vision. However, the reality is that it is difficult to live in high places. Just like the common people in the city and people from aristocratic families will see things differently, just like China's population, farmers It occupies a large proportion (disclaimer: I am not discriminating against farmers). Therefore, culture and thought are the same. The knowledge level and three views of each audience group are different. For example, some people have a long-term vision, and some people have a short-sighted view. Even different social classes will see things differently. If you tell others about current affairs and politics, they will laugh at you for being too idle. If you tell others about social news, they will say that it has nothing to do with me. , I only care about making money, and fighting has nothing to do with me. Therefore, martial arts is no longer the difference between men and women, but a matter of three views. The martial arts in my heart may be influenced by Master Jin Yong. Although I am a woman, I still believe that martial arts is the embodiment of the country, nation, justice, spirit, and involves family, individual, family, love, friendship, etc. However, in today's Internet boom, if you and others write a martial arts novel, even if there are some things outside the romance category running through it, most of them won't even bother to read it, especially if you just want to relax after a busy and tiring day at work. If you talk about philosophy, politics, and life, people will still find you annoying. Therefore, sometimes, the martial arts world in your mind is slightly different from what you write in your pen. It includes ordinary romance novels, which describe too many scenery. Readers will say that your writing is too traditional and they are too lazy to continue reading. You have a slightly unique idea and want to write it according to your own pattern. For example, in real life, who will be the first in whom's life? They have traveled through the world and gone through thousands of sailings to get together. However, you know the male and female protagonists a little later. In fact, you just want to portray these two people. Love is too tortuous. The most fundamental reason is the different experiences and different personalities. It is not the so-called third or fourth person. In most cases, when a group of Nth people appear in love, any woman with some backbone will see through the nature of this man and will not get involved with him any more. In real life, this kind of people are almost scum in love, and they are not the elegant young masters in novels who are loved by everyone. However, if you don't write like this, no one will read it. No one will buy your account. No matter how much you express, it will be in vain. Therefore, this is a very contradictory thing. Therefore, martial arts will also encounter this kind of embarrassment. When you want to write about the martial arts in your mind, unless you meet like-minded people, after all, not everyone's cultural level and appreciation level are the same as yours. Therefore, the martial arts in our hearts may look different in the eyes of others. Well! I can only sigh! Please forgive me for my unreasonable nonsense. I am so confused that I don't know what I am talking about. If I understand, I will naturally cry with joy!

Alas, it's a pity that today's novels have become fast food. There are thousands of novels with the same formula. Facing piles of books, people only feel that there is a shortage of books.

Dingrou is so right! Why didn't I see this article earlier? What an enlightenment

Adding the word "woman" to a martial artist instantly makes one feel narrow-minded. In order to strive for equal status, women put forward "feminism" and suddenly feel that the world is desolate. Only be self-reliant and self-reliant!

Regret that I only found out about Dingrou today!

I couldn't agree more, it speaks volumes for me. Many female readers also use a male-dominated perspective when reading books. The male protagonist can be a romantic stallion and have thousands of lovers, but the female protagonist can't stand it because she once had a relationship with an old lover; no matter how strong the female protagonist is, she also hopes that the male protagonist can be stronger. In fact, as the author said, a truly strong woman has no such high requirements for men, and there is no need for them. A friend of mine said it well, the worse off you are, the more picky you will be about your partner. The better the conditions, the less requirements there are, as long as the person is nice and affectionate. Because I don't lack anything anymore.

Agree! If a woman has no talent, she is very boring. I feel that many women around me underestimate their own feelings: "What's the use of a woman if she doesn't marry?". Personally, I don't like makeup. I prefer natural beauty. One woman said to me: "Girls are born to wear makeup! If you don't wear makeup, you won't be able to get married. How can a man like a woman who doesn't like makeup? !" Others said: "A woman can't live in this world without marrying a man! Even if she doesn't love him, it's okay for him to be nice to you. Don't complain, you are a woman."… To be honest, I think some of their words are very confusing, as if a woman should not live in this world if she doesn't find a man to marry. = =

To be honest, men today have fallen into a contradictory situation where they want women to be independent but also want to have complete control over women.

It won't be extreme, if I were to write it I would definitely curse people at the same time. . Very well said!