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Gentle Voices, Bold Strides

A Memoir
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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 recognised early injustices against women and dedicated her life to change. Pioneering gender studies in... Read More
Format: Hardback
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In this book, Professor Fanny Cheung shares her inspiring journey as a psychologist, academic leader, and champion of gender equality.

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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 recognised 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.

Blending personal memoir with social history, Cheung's story is one of resilience, intellect, and unwavering commitment to justice. Her groundbreaking work in psychology and gender studies not only transformed Hong Kong but also resonated globally, inspiring future generations of women leaders. This memoir is a testament to the power of advocacy and the quiet strength of those who dare to make a difference.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789882373730

Publisher: The Chinese University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 November 2025

Country: Hong Kong

Imprint: The Chinese University Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 15.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Professor Fanny Cheung is currently an Honorary Senior Advisor to the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). She was formerly the Pro-Vice-Chancellor/Vice-President for Research, the Choh-Ming Li Professor of Psychology, and the Co-Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies. Fanny established the first Gender Research Centre in Hong Kong and Greater China in 1985, and the Gender Studies Programme in 1997 at CUHK.
Her research expertise lies in cross-cultural personality assessments, psychopathology and gender equality, and women's leadership. She has over 200 internationally refereed publications.
Fanny is highly regarded as a pioneer in gender equality in Asia. She was appointed the Founding Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission in Hong Kong in 1996-1999.
Recognition of her leadership and contributions to the Hong Kong community include her honorary appointment as Justice of the Peace in 1988 and Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1997, and her receipt of a Silver Bauhinia Star Award in 2016.

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