Gentle Voices, Bold Strides: A Memoir

Hardback Published on: 30/06/2025
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Synopsis

In Gentle Voices, Bold Strides, Professor Fanny Cheung shares her inspiring journey as a psychologist, academic leader, and champion of gender equality. Growing up in a traditional Hong Kong family, she recognized early injustices against women and dedicated her life to change.

Pioneering gender studies in Asia and leading the Equal Opportunities Commission, she fought discrimination, domestic violence, and gender bias in policy and research. Her leadership reshaped academia and public policy through consensus-building and quiet determination, leaving a legacy of empowerment.

By blending personal narratives with social history, this memoir serves as a testament to the power of advocacy and the quiet strength of those who strive to make a difference.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
  • ISBN: 9789882373730
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Languages: English