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Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 2023, 6(12); doi: 10.25236/AJHSS.2023.061211.

A Study of the Social Function of Chinese Wushu

Author(s)

Dong Yangyang

Corresponding Author:
Dong Yangyang
Affiliation(s)

School of Economics and Management, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China

Abstract

Nowadays, the development of Chinese Wushu is confined by some shackles, thus, this paper is aiming at analyzing the social function of wushu by using literature research and logical analysis. Later, it’s possible to find the meaning and value of Chinese wushu. This paper reaches the following findings. Firstly, Wushu has the political function for stabilizing the country. Secondly, Wushu has a variety of economic functions. Thirdly, Wushu have multiple educational functions both for physical and moral development. Lastly, Wushu has the cultural function for enhancing cultural confidence.

Keywords

Wushu; Social function; Wushu economy; Martial morality education; Wushu culture

Cite This Paper

Dong Yangyang. A Study of the Social Function of Chinese Wushu. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2023) Vol. 6, Issue 12: 70-74. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2023.061211.

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