Author Archives: Serah Park

Spring Grass’s Sexual Reformation

Spring Grass, just like her namesake, has grown to be hardy and resilient, even defying authority at times to stand her ground. In the past, her rebellion was limited to talking back to her mother or taking a hand warmer … Continue reading

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Speaking Up in the Name of Motherhood

A couple months ago, Director Zhao fired the work unit’s janitor. That Director Zhao, I bet he had no good excuse to fire her either, but I guess that’s what you can do when you’re the mighty director. Rumor had … Continue reading

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Labor’s Role in Constructing the Rural Chinese “Other”

Spring Grass and Rivers strike it rich as they manage to establish a place for themselves in the urban market up north. While their move from the rural south posed countless risks as the two left their families and their … Continue reading

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