1. The “Cultural Revolution” was described by Mao as an assault on “Revisionism.” What was Mao’s critique of ‘Revisionism?” How successful was the CR in eliminating revisionist policies and
practices?
2. How successful was the Chinese state in promoting its official ideology among China’s youth in the Mao era? What techniques were used, with what level of effectiveness? Draw on Liang Heng’s Son
of the Revolution in answering this question.
Can the Chinese Communist Party ‘reinvent’ a credible, legitimating ideology, given the contradictions between socialist ideals and capitalist reality? Consider Feng Chen’s argument as well as
Brady and Wang’s arguments in answering this question as well as the short pieces from the Chinese media on ‘Internet Commentators’ and a “Discussion Triggered by a Composition.” Also, you may use
any additional materials from the course or your own readings in your response.