| The focus of this qualitative research was the educational and political significance and contributions of Ms. Hsiu-lien (Annette) Lu, Vice President of Taiwan, Republic of China (R.O.C.) on Taiwanese women's pursuit of higher education and participation in politics. Vice President Lu is best known for initiating Taiwan's feminist movement in the early 1970s and currently is the highest ranking female government official in Taiwan. This exploratory study used three group interviews involving 14 Taiwanese women ranging in age from 19 to 65 in order to gather and analyze data regarding the perceptions of these Taiwanese women on matters pertaining to their past, present, and future. Two general areas were explored: (1) Taiwanese women's perspectives of women's education and (2) Taiwanese's women's perspectives of women's participation in politics. It is hoped that this study will enhance participants' self-knowledge, contribute to gender issue solving, facilitate development of critical consciousness among these participants, and provide historical/sociological data for the deposition of Taiwan's womanhood. It is also hoped that this work will enhance Taiwanese women's participation in education, politics, and involvement in decision-making roles in society. |
