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Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by chidiwar(m): 9:32pm On Mar 07 |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by abba190: 9:34pm On Mar 07 |
if her parents were like her, she wouldnt hv been here |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by imagrg(m): 9:58pm On Mar 07 |
Are you saying they now fear preek? |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by zumbigbo(m): 10:08pm On Mar 07 |
African puna under attack. |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Konquest: 10:10pm On Mar 07 |
HonNL:NO APOLOGIES After decades of improving women's education levels, workforce participation and social mobility, Chinese authorities now face a dilemma as the same group of women have become increasingly resistant to their propaganda. Long-term single lifestyles are gradually becoming more widespread in China, giving rise to online communities of mostly single women who seek solidarity from like-minded people. Posts with the hashtags "No marriage, no children" from female influencers often in their thirties or forties on Xiaohongshu, China's Instagram, regularly gain thousands of likes. One anti-marriage forum on Douban, another social media platform, has 9,200 members, while another dedicated to "singleism" has 3,600 members who discuss collective retirement plans, among other topics. Liao Yueyi, a 24-year-old unemployed graduate in the southern city of Nanning, recently declared to her mother that she "wakes up from nightmares about having children". "No marriage or kids is a decision I've made after deep consideration. I don't owe anyone an apology, my parents have accepted it," she posted on WeChat. Instead she has decided to "lie flat" - a Chinese expression that means doing just enough to get by - and save money for future travels. "I think it's okay to date or cohabit, but children are a huge asset investment with minimal returns," she said, adding that she has discussed renting a house with some female friends when they all retire. Many of the women interviewed cited a desire for self-exploration, disillusionment with patriarchal Chinese family dynamics and a lack of "enlightened" male partners as the main factors behind their decision to stay single and childless. Gender equality also plays a role: all the women said it was difficult to find a man who valued their autonomy and believed in equal division of household labour. "There's an oversupply of highly educated women and not enough highly educated men," said Xiaoling Shu, professor of sociology at the University of California, Davis. Decades of the one-child policy have led to 32.3 million more men than women in 2022, according to official data. "College-educated women become stronger believers in advocating for their rights and status in society," Shu said. "Well-educated women in search of supportive life partners find fewer suitable men who also endorse women's rights." While not all the women interviewed identified as feminist or viewed themselves as deliberately defying the government, their actions reflect a broader trend of Chinese female empowerment expressed through personal choices. And even though some analysts believe that the number of people who remain single for life will not grow exponentially in the future, delayed marriages and falling fertility are likely to pose a threat to China's demographic goals. "In the long run, women's enthusiasm for marriage and childbirth will only continue to decrease," said feminist Lü. "I believe this is the most important long-term crisis that China will face." =>https://www.reuters.com/world/china/more-chinese-women-choosing-singledom-economy-stutters-2024-03-07/ |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Teymanhenry(f): 10:13pm On Mar 07 |
These Chinese women are hardworking and live independently. For Naija, most women de run into marriage so that they can depend on another adult forever. 1 Like |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Anny69: 10:23pm On Mar 07 |
Nigerian women try this? Nope, mission impossible. 1 Like |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by DrFunmisticGlow: 10:48pm On Mar 07 |
HonNL:This movement should come to nigeria. One thing I agree with wholeheartedly.Having Children is a very expensive endeavor with little return on investment. Marriage is becoming a scam for educated women because the things trapping a woman in a marriage are removed when she gets an education and becomes financially stable. The men unfortunately aren't willing to meet halfway. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by DrFunmisticGlow: 10:49pm On Mar 07 |
slimmax:funny enough their culture is not promiscuous. |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by ChristineC: 11:10pm On Mar 07 |
your government will simply "import" what they need if it becomes a problem in future. |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Tiopii: 11:22pm On Mar 07 |
DystopianMuse: 9 to 9? wow 1 Like |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by YemyTemmy: 11:49pm On Mar 07 |
Angy55: Let the Ladies breathe |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by MrBrownJay1(m): 12:11am On Mar 08 |
majority of them embrace single life because NOBODY WANT TO MARRY THEM... marriage in China is a big deal and many cant find a suitable mate. thats why so many foreigners are treated like royalties in China, you will get women lining up to be your GF, tire!!! |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Brenn594(m): 12:14am On Mar 08 |
Nobody gives af about the Chinese ... We all know everything about them is imitation, at the end they'll still be the second most populous country in the world so why the fuss🤷🏼♂️ |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by komzy589(m): 12:33am On Mar 08 |
DystopianMuse:Nonsense! You’re trying to make your wishes a reality. There’s no country in this world that has more men than women. You don’t need to deeply study genetics to have this understanding. |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Ilekokonit: 12:54am On Mar 08 |
luminouz: IF I ever decide to marry again, na illiterate I go marry. They listen more and still believe in our culture unlike those ones who think their education gives them the right to be cantankerous and down right obnoxious. Tufiakwa. |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Delightsome2023: 1:01am On Mar 08 |
AllenSpencer:cc anonymous1759 please help school this guy. Seems he's ignorant |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by pendragonbladgo(m): 1:05am On Mar 08 |
Okhuadams:But here we are now in this world, what is the deal? if i was ask next time if iam interested to come to the world, ill say no. uptill now am yet to see the purpose we come for. i personally i am not willing to ve wife or kids. I ll adopt 5kid when i get to 40, train them and die when i expire. d porpulation is just too much. if our parents no born us,we wont be here, if we aint here, wahala no go dey. the world was empty before sir and their was no war or politics. The world can remain empty 2 Likes |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by emmyN(m): 1:22am On Mar 08 |
How much is registration fee? I need to register EreluRoz and JennyClay in the group |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by pacespot(m): 1:35am On Mar 08 |
Chinese women too have borrowed a leaf from Western women's book |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by PropertyBuying(f): 1:47am On Mar 08 |
It's so much interesting... No wonder India has overtaken China as the world's most populous nation. |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Countyguy: 2:06am On Mar 08 |
emperor4love:Same with PayPal and cashapp |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by dosage150(m): 2:54am On Mar 08 |
Benwallt:Lol Prices of things in the market no ask you that one ooooo |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Gerrard59(m): 2:58am On Mar 08 |
luminouz: You are right across all aspects. But South Korea's case is the worst. Whatever you see in China, multiply by 100, and you get that of South Korea. 4 Likes |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Gerrard59(m): 3:00am On Mar 08 |
luminouz: S/he is correct. China does have some problems and I do wish they get solved (the birth rate is the toughest to solve tho as it is a global phenomenon). Africa needs a strong and prosperous China. 1 Like |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Gerrard59(m): 3:01am On Mar 08 |
GUNITGuy: Preach to me sir, what do you know about rubber and its export trends? That is, does Nigeria produce enough rubber and how much of it is exported? Thanks. |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Gerrard59(m): 3:05am On Mar 08 |
Adakintroy: Even though I am not too religious, I agree that of late, humans have tried playing God. As for Ukraine and even Russia, the number of unmarried women and childless generation the war has created is and would be catastrophic. Time to find a Slavic baddie Poland with all its conservatism no dey born plenty or even Lithuania or Romania. Now, the small men wey Ukraine get don kpeme finish. What a time to be a black African man. At least, since we cannot build a functioning black dominated society, let's spread our seeds around the world. 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Gerrard59(m): 3:11am On Mar 08 |
komzy589: Actually, you are wrong. It is the opposite - no country has more women than men. Male preference tweaks or renders false your genetic analogy, which you didn't explain how it corresponds to more female births. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328107/global-population-gender/#:~:text=Over%20the%20past%2022%20years,2022%20were%20below%2015%20years. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/08/31/global-population-skews-male-but-un-projects-parity-between-sexes-by-2050/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/08/19/see-where-women-outnumber-men-around-the-world-and-why/ https://qz.com/335183/heres-why-men-on-earth-outnumber-women-by-60-million 2 Likes |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Negroid001(m): 3:12am On Mar 08 |
DystopianMuse: This is extreme. Don't be so quick to judge. You coulda broken it down for him. |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Cromagnon: 5:31am On Mar 08 |
Malroux:wise women |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by DystopianMuse(f): 5:32am On Mar 08 |
Yes! It is call the 996 culture. Practiced by even some big companies and backed by industry giants like jack ma. I think theres even a protest github page for it Tiopii: 1 Like |
Re: More Chinese Women Embrace 'singleism' amid Economic Downturn by Cromagnon: 5:37am On Mar 08 |
luminouz:they will learn the hard way |
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