Philosopher who helped lead the Tiananmen Mothers after her son’s death
Philosopher and bereaved-family activist from Shanghai. She taught at Renmin University; her son Jiang Jielian was shot dead in Beijing on the night of 3 June 1989. She sought out other bereaved families, documented victims’ identities and circumstances of death and became a leading figure in the Tiananmen Mothers. She demanded investigation, accountability, compensation and dialogue while facing publication restrictions, surveillance and detention. The birth year follows her own stated year, 1936.
Activities and affiliations
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1989–
Social movements and organizing
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–1995
People’s Republic of China state institutionsPhilosophy professor, Renmin University
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Education
Career Timeline
- 1989Her son Jiang Jielian was killed in the crackdown
- 1989Began documenting victims with other families
- 1991Faced restrictions after an overseas interview
- 1995Retired early from Renmin University