Divine, Demonic, and Disordered: Women without Men in Song Dynasty China by Hsiao-wen Cheng (review).

The article discusses the book "Divine, Demonic, and Disordered: Women without Men in Song Dynasty China" by Hsiao-wen Cheng. The book explores the concept of "manless woman" in Chinese writings from the Song dynasty, which refers to women whose sexual and reproductive bodies did not belong to men. The author examines various sources from ancient to late imperial times to understand the development of medical discussions and religious beliefs surrounding manless women. The book also delves into the gendered patterns and experiences of women in relation to ghost intercourse, enchantment disorder, and celibacy. Overall, the book provides valuable insights into the study of gender and sexuality in Chinese tradition. [Extracted from the article]

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