Feminism in Taiwan

history of the feminist movement in Taiwan

Fembooks (in Chinese 女書店) is a bookstore based in Taipei, Taiwan, which was opened in 1994 as the first feminist bookstore in the Chinese-speaking world. Fembooks represents a milestone in the women's movement in the Chinese world. In 2007, Fembooks was honored by being desnigated as a 'Landmark of Women's Culture' in Taiwan. Over the course of its existence, the range of services provided has expanded, including adding a publishing house, and also operating as an event venue with a café. Its business model as a public limited company is noteworthy.