Empress Dowager Lü : gender and power in the early Han Dynasty / Mohamad Zreik.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zreik, Mohamad, 1992- author.

Series:

SAGE business cases.

SAGE business cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership in women--Case studies.

Leadership in women.

China--History--Han dynasty, 202 B.C.-220 A.D--Case studies.

China.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2026.

Summary:

This case explores the leadership of Empress Dowager Lü. Lü was the first woman to hold significant political power in the early Han Dynasty (195-180 BCE), a period when political authority was predominantly reserved for men. After the death of her husband, Emperor Gaozu, and the ascension of her young son, Emperor Houshao, Empress Lü navigated the challenges of a male-dominated political system to solidify her position as regent. Her leadership, marked by strategic political maneuvering, alliance-building, and decisive action, exemplifies the complexities of gender and authority in patriarchal societies. Students will consider how Empress Lü leveraged her gendered roles as mother and widow, using them to her advantage. By analyzing her tactics for overcoming gender-based obstacles and asserting authority, students will gain evergreen insights into female leadership within patriarchal systems.

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ISBN:

979-83-488-4758-6

OCLC:

1569208978

Publisher Number:

T300598