Gender-based differences in the perception of feminism among high school students in Beijing

Yuefan Zhang

doi:10.54254/2753-7102/2025.27093

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Gender-based differences in the perception of feminism among high school students in Beijing

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Gender-based differences in the perception of feminism among high school students in Beijing

Yuefan Zhang ^1*

¹ Beijing Haidian District Teachers' Institute Affiliated Experimental School

^*Corresponding author: zhangyuefan_1129@qq.com

Published on 24 September 2025

ASBR Vol.16 Issue 8

ISSN (Print): 2753-7110

ISSN (Online): 2753-7102

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Abstract

In recent years, "feminism" 's concerned by the public have been increasing. However, limited research focused on gender differences, around Beijing high school students. So this study aims to focus on this topic. To better understand the research topic, the researcher used a Mixed-methods research design. The researchers first designed a questionnaire and then conduct a short interview with few high school students in order to find out the gender difference they have with feminism. The research found that there were certain differences between females and males in basic concept understanding and also views on social influence. Besides, the result shows that these differences are related to both family attitudes and social media opinions. The research can help change our understanding of teenager gender concepts, also social cultural cognition, and has significance for educators and social scientists.

Keywords:

feminism, gender differences, teenager

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Zhang,Y. (2025). Gender-based differences in the perception of feminism among high school students in Beijing. Advances in Social Behavior Research,16(8),35-45.

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The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study will be available from the authors upon reasonable request.

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Journal: Advances in Social Behavior Research

Volume number: Vol.16

Issue number: Issue 8

ISSN: 2753-7102(Print) / 2753-7110(Online)

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