Calling and Recalling: The Sentiments of Women's Script

20121h 14m
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Nushu is a female-specific writing system circulated in Jiangyong County, Hunan Province, China. Women in Jiangyong have been using nushu to write biographic laments, make sworn sisters, and release sentiment of misery. This script has been silently practiced in the area for hundreds of years.

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1h 14m
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2012

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Release year: 2012

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Nushu is a female-specific writing system circulated in Jiangyong County, Hunan Province, China. Women in Jiangyong have been using nushu to write biographic laments, make sworn sisters, and release sentiment of misery. This script has been silently practiced in the area for hundreds of years.

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