Disparity in women’s health outcomes is nothing new. Social customs during the Ming Dynasty prevented many women from getting care. But Tan Yunxian was determined enough to not only make a difference in the lives of her fellow women but to ensure her contributions were documented for posterity!
China is a fascinating place to live and learn. With over 5,000 years of history in our literal back yards it’s easy to get swept up in the romance of the three kingdoms period or the excitement of the warring states sagas but history is made up of very real people and most of there stories are slowly forgotten. So let’s dive into some of the lesser known but incredibly interesting women that helped build China. This week we take a look at Artist Chen Shu.