Resonant Voices, Dawning Change / By Cheung Miyoung

- Founded Hong Kong's first Gender Research Centre - First female Pro-Vice-Chancellor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Led the establishment of the Equal Opportunities Commission - Pioneered the development of a personality inventory for Chinese culture Standing Up with Gentle Strength Ensuring the Voices of the Disadvantaged Are Heard "She always finds new ways to bloom." **Helga Nowotny** **— Professor Emerita of Science and Technology Studies, ETH Zurich** This memoir is by Professor Cheung Miyoung, a distinguished psychologist and a pioneer for gender equality in Hong Kong. Born into a prominent traditional family in Hong Kong, she recognized the inherent injustices faced by women in both the family and society from an early age. After obtaining her Ph.D. in Psychology in the United States, she returned to Hong Kong to dedicate herself to academia and public service, becoming a lifelong advocate for the disadvantaged and a catalyst for social change. Professor Cheung founded Hong Kong's first Gender Research Centre and led the establishment of the Equal Opportunities Commission, promoting anti-discrimination policies and dedicating herself to services for grassroots women. Within a male-dominated academic environment, she broke through barriers to become the first female Pro-Vice-Chancellor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, bringing gender awareness into university administration. In her research, she challenged the universality of Western psychological theories, creating a personality inventory tailored for Chinese culture, thereby making a significant contribution to international psychological research. Looking back over seventy years, she has forged a path of change, both warm and impactful, with gentle yet resolute steps, witnessing the trajectory of societal progress—even with a soft pace, dawn will eventually break. Full Title: Resonant Voices, Dawning Change: The Memoir of Cheung Miyoung Author: Cheung Miyoung ISBN: 978-988-237-374-7 Binding: Paperback Language: Traditional Chinese Pages: 416 Dimensions: 229 x 152 mm **About the Author** **Author** **Cheung Miyoung** Professor Cheung Miyoung has served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), Chair Professor of Psychology, and Co-Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is currently Professor Emerita of Psychology and Honorary Senior Advisor at the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies. In 1985, Professor Cheung founded the first Gender Research Centre in Hong Kong and the Greater China region, and in 1997, she introduced gender studies courses at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her research expertise spans cross-cultural personality measurement, Chinese psychopathology, gender equality, and women's leadership. For her international contributions to psychology and her research and service dedicated to the well-being of women globally, she has received awards from the American Psychological Association (APA), the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP), and the International Council of Psychologists (ICP). Professor Cheung is committed to promoting women's development and supporting vulnerable groups. From 1996 to 1999, she served as the Founding Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission in Hong Kong. She was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) by the government in 1997 and the Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) in 2016. **Translator** **Chung Yu-chu** A graduate of National Taiwan University's Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, she worked as an international news translator and editor for nearly thirty years. She is currently an adjunct lecturer in the translation program at NTU's Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and continues to be dedicated to Chinese-English translation. Recent translations include "The Anxious Generation," "The NVIDIA Way," "The Unfair Game," "The World Order" (co-translator), "Plant Spirit Medicine," and "The Father's Child." **Endorsements** This book chronicles the remarkable journey of a woman who grew up within traditional Chinese values yet experienced the wave of feminism firsthand. With this background, she became a gentle warrior advocating for women's rights, mental health, social justice, and humanistic care. — **Diane Halpern**, Past President, American Psychological Association For four decades, Professor Cheung has not only made immense contributions to the field of psychology but has also extended her academic influence to educational reform, multicultural advocacy, and the cultivation of critical thinking. She is a beloved teacher, colleague, and scholar. — **Shen Zuyau**, Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore For half a century, through the art of gentle yet firm persuasion, she has placed herself at the forefront of improving the status of women in Hong Kong. This memoir is unique—it meticulously documents the evolution of women's issues in Hong Kong, from personal experiences to political dimensions. — **Judith Mackay**, Director, Asian Consultancy on Tobacco Control This book tells the story of how a girl born with a silver spoon chose to transform into a compassionate, equitable, and just advocate. Professor Cheung played a pivotal role in dismantling the "walls" of gender bias and inequality in this city and beyond. — **Rimsky Yuen Kwok-keung**, Former Convenor of the Non-Official Justices of the Peace, Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Cheung Miyoung's memoir offers resonance for her peers and inspiration for readers of all ages—to understand how this resilient woman used wisdom to challenge authority and ultimately drive social change. — **Li Lai-kuen**, Former Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Home Affairs Bureau, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region