Gentle Voices, Bold Strides

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ISBN: 9789882373730

A Memoir

Fanny M. Cheung

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English

The Chinese University Press
12 February 2026

Biography: religious & spiritual; Higher & further education, tertiary education

In this book, 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.

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.

By: Fanny M. Cheung
Imprint: The Chinese University Press
Country of Publication: Hong Kong
Dimensions: Height: 23mm, Width: 15mm,
ISBN: 9789882373730
ISBN 10: 9882373739
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 12 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fanny M. Cheung is recognized as a pioneer in Chinese psychology and gender equality in Asia, with a distinguished career at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), where she served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor/Vice-President for Research, the Choh-Ming Li Professor of Psychology, and Co-Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies. She is currently Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Honorary Senior Advisor to the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies at CUHK. Professor Cheung established the first Gender Research Centre in Hong Kong and Greater China in 1985, followed by the Gender Studies Programme at CUHK in 1997. Her research expertise encompasses cross-cultural personality assessment, Chinese psychopathology, gender equality, and women’s leadership. She has received awards for her international advancement of psychology from the American Psychological Association and from the International Association of Applied Psychology, and for her research and services that benefit women in the world from the International Council of Psychologists. She served as the Founding Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission in Hong Kong, from 1996 to 1999. Her leadership and contributions to the Hong Kong community were recognized through honorary appointments as Justice of the Peace in 1988 and Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1997, as well as the Silver Bauhinia Star Award in 2016.

Reviews for Gentle Voices, Bold Strides: A Memoir

Embodied in its author, soft power comes across on every page of this book in her soft-spoken voice with the humility of someone who has excelled in public service, as in her academic career, without ever forgetting that neither is a goal in itself, nor should it serve self-aggrandizement.--Helga Nowotny, Professor Emerita of Science and Technology Studies at ETH Zurich