From Sacrifice to ‘Half the Sky’: The Trailblazing Path of Chinese Female Geologists

During the introduction and dissemination of modern geology in China, male geologists have long been the dominant force. Female geologists have developed from individual figures to a certain scale of groups, experiencing a long journey from sacrifice to “half the sky”. Even now, there is still little attention paid to the role of female geologists in China's geological cause. This article explores the ice-breaking journey of Chinese female geologists through multiple pioneering typical cases and showcases the contributions of female geologists to China's geological cause.