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Gillian's Nirvana: From Nude Photos to Self-Redemption, a Protracted War on Women, Online Violence, and Social Discipline
Gillian's story is far more than "wrong love Edison Chen". It is like a mirror, reflecting the cruelty of the entertainment industry, the ravages of online violence, and the harsh discipline of society on women. From the jade girl sought after by thousands of people to the "slut" referred to by Qianfu, Gillian's experience is a protracted battle about women, online violence and social discipline.
I. Public Executions in the Internet Age: Digital Stigmas and Secondary Harm
The 2008 nude photos scandal was more of a public execution in the Internet age than entertainment gossip. Under the magnifying glass of the Internet, Gillian's intimate photos were spread infinitely, and she became a victim of online violence. The overwhelming invective, ridicule, and humiliation poured in like a tidal wave, drowning her. This is not only an invasion of her personal privacy, but also a violation of her personal dignity.
Compared with Edison Chen's "prodigal son does not change money", Gillian has endured more social condemnation. This kind of double standard precisely reflects the prejudice against women in society. Men are often given more say and initiative in sexual relationships, while women are more likely to be labeled as "indecent" and "self-loving". This kind of sexism has been infinitely amplified in the Internet era and has become the last straw that crushes Gillian.
According to the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), as of June 2023, the number of Internet users in China has reached 1.079 billion. Such a large online group also means that online violence has greater lethality. In the virtual cyberspace, it is easier for people to remove their disguises and release their inner malice. Anonymity is a breeding ground for online violence, allowing perpetrators to attack others without any responsibility.
2. From "Jade Girl" to "Desire Girl": Social Discipline and Women's Dilemma
Gillian's tragedy also reveals society's discipline of women. In the traditional concept, the image of the "jade girl" is the ideal expectation of society for women: pure, gentle, and obedient. The "Nude Photos" incident pulled Gillian down from the altar of "Jade Girl" and knocked her into the abyss of "Lustful Girl". This change in identity has put her under tremendous psychological pressure.
Society's discipline of women is not only reflected in the strict requirements for "chastity", but also in various restrictions on women's appearance, figure, words and deeds. Women are objectified, gazed at, and their worth is often reduced to external attractiveness. This kind of discipline restricts the free development of women, and also exacerbates their anxiety and uneasiness.
As Beauvoir said in The Second Sex: "Women are not born, but shaped." Socio-cultural structures the concept of "women" and disciplines women into established frameworks in a variety of ways. Gillian's experience is the cruel embodiment of this discipline.
3. The road to self-redemption: break the label and reinvent yourself
In the face of online violence and social pressure, Gillian did not choose to sink. She chose to stand up bravely and start her life anew. She actively participates in public welfare activities and proves her worth with her actions. She worked hard to improve her acting skills and won the audience's recognition with her works.
Gillian's comeback road was not easy. She had to face questioning, ridicule, and even abuse. But she never gave up, and she used her own efforts to break the label of "nude photos" step by step and reinvent herself.
This can't help but remind people of Mr. Lu Xun who wrote in the preface to "The Scream": "Ruthlessness may not be a true hero, how can a poor son not be a husband." Gillian's strength and bravery are the best interpretation of this sentence. She was not crushed by suffering, but chose to use her own way to fight against fate and find her own happiness.
4. Future outlook: Build a more friendly network environment
Gillian's story is a warning and an opportunity. It reminds us that online violence is not child's play and can destroy a person's life. It also prompts us to think about how to build a friendlier and healthier online environment.
It is imperative to strengthen online regulation and combat online violence. At the same time, we also need to improve the media literacy of netizens, and guide them to use the Internet rationally and speak in a civilized manner. Only when everyone starts with themselves can we work together to create a harmonious cyberspace.
Gillian's nirvana is a protracted battle about women, online violence and social discipline. Her story continues. We hope that in the future, she will be able to achieve true happiness, and we also hope that society can give more understanding and respect to women.
China Internet Network Information Center. (2023). The 52nd Statistical Report on the Development of China's Internet Network.
Beauvoir. (1949). Second Sex.
LU Xun. (1923). The Scream.