The suggestion that these icons can now be seen as representing a parallel belief system speaks of the recent reforms in Taiwanese society.

Taiwanese society made a peaceful transition from one-party authoritarian rule to pluralistic democracy in the 1990s.

They are from all sectors of the Taiwanese society; the themes of their works are varied.

Betel nut beauties often hail from agricultural and working-class sectors of Taiwanese society.

It just means Taiwanese society is more open and there are different choices now.

Under these ideals, the colonial government, along with community groups, would gradually push to modernize Taiwanese society.

They see threats to their jobs in opening to China and widening inequalities in Taiwanese society.

Their descendants however became assimilated into Taiwanese society and adopted the local customs and religions.

Among many social groups in Taiwanese society the middle class has greatly benefited from Taiwan's economic success.

Commentators say this reflects the male-dominated nature of Taiwanese society.