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One Child Policy and Women's Challenging Social Situation in China

Zhu, Yipei LU (2014) WPMM42 20121
Sociology
School of Social Work
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the paradox that young women in China find it difficult to search for a husband when there is a surplus of men in the population. The research questions and hypothesis is in concern with how the One Child Policy has a salient impact on the Chinese young women. The methodology involves in-depth interviews among 10 participants and documentary analysis. By observing the experience of the young women, and the only daughters in particular, it demonstrates that young women in China are faced with difficulties in balancing work and caregiving. Using the framework of the Confucian caring regime, the current study reveals that Chinese young women are stressed about their future caring responsibilities.... (More)
The purpose of this study is to explore the paradox that young women in China find it difficult to search for a husband when there is a surplus of men in the population. The research questions and hypothesis is in concern with how the One Child Policy has a salient impact on the Chinese young women. The methodology involves in-depth interviews among 10 participants and documentary analysis. By observing the experience of the young women, and the only daughters in particular, it demonstrates that young women in China are faced with difficulties in balancing work and caregiving. Using the framework of the Confucian caring regime, the current study reveals that Chinese young women are stressed about their future caring responsibilities. Compared to young women with siblings, the only daughters have more challenges due to the lack of public support and high expectations. The framework of the Confucian caring regime is so preliminary that it needs developing. Considering the remarkable outcomes of the One Child Policy in China, it is time for policymakers to rethink and strategize it. (Less)
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author
Zhu, Yipei LU
supervisor
organization
course
WPMM42 20121
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Chinese women, The One Child Policy, caring regimes, marital-selection values
language
English
id
4293936
date added to LUP
2014-02-10 12:52:00
date last changed
2014-02-10 12:52:00
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  abstract     = {{The purpose of this study is to explore the paradox that young women in China find it difficult to search for a husband when there is a surplus of men in the population. The research questions and hypothesis is in concern with how the One Child Policy has a salient impact on the Chinese young women. The methodology involves in-depth interviews among 10 participants and documentary analysis. By observing the experience of the young women, and the only daughters in particular, it demonstrates that young women in China are faced with difficulties in balancing work and caregiving. Using the framework of the Confucian caring regime, the current study reveals that Chinese young women are stressed about their future caring responsibilities. Compared to young women with siblings, the only daughters have more challenges due to the lack of public support and high expectations. The framework of the Confucian caring regime is so preliminary that it needs developing. Considering the remarkable outcomes of the One Child Policy in China, it is time for policymakers to rethink and strategize it.}},
  author       = {{Zhu, Yipei}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{One Child Policy and Women's Challenging Social Situation in China}},
  year         = {{2014}},
}