Jin Jingzhi was a strong women who supported the communists and her country. Although she was considered to be wealthy, the cultural revolution still effected her greatly. She was asked what her life was like before 1948, she answered that she thought she was happy as just a housewife. But after Mao's ruling, and the rights he gave to women, Jin realized that being merely a housewife was not good enough for her and she enjoyed being a business women much more. Although Jin's work life changed, the revolution also tore her family apart; her husband was sent to prison and her two children to re-education. After reading this interview, I am more Knowledgeable about the effect the cultural revolution had on the wealthy, and more importantly on women.
Questions for jin Jingzhi-
1. When did you realize that being a housewife was not good enough for you?
2. How did you feel about your children getting sent to re-education?
3. How do you think the revolution would have effected you if you weren't wealthy?
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