Abstract
This chapter focuses on stories of women who sought refuge in Hong Kong after 1949. The first lived to 103 and passed away in Macau after living a solitary life, going through emotional turmoil and betrayal. She demonstrated toughness in holding an ethical attitude and lived a moral and loyal life towards her work and family. She gained respect and her life was praised as beautiful and graceful. The second story portrays a younger woman who died at the age of 34 of cancer. She was engaged in a long term triangular marital relationship, which was common in Hong Kong and China before concubinage was officially banned in 1971. Her generosity and caring attitudes towards folks and friends led to fond memories of her as a beautiful woman. Analysis of the dilemma of Confucian patriarchal values and the subjects' autonomy in their attitudes in everyday living are brought into perspective.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Comparative Everyday Aesthetics |
| Subtitle of host publication | East-West Studies in Contemporary Living |
| Pages | 269-284 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781040780954 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2025 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Aesthetic life
- Confucius
- Hong Kong
- Morality ethics
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