The Continuous Positive Trend Away From Son Preference in China

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10.2991/assehr.k.220706.105How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Son preference; gender inequality; gender equality; China; feminist; female education; patriarchy; family responsibility

Abstract

The son preference phenomenon was a widespread and serious problem in ancient China. The patriarchal family system made people prefer sons over daughters due to economic factors, social influence, and the belief in generational continuity. Fortunately, this phenomenon was changed along with the development of China. Various policies and regulations implemented in China have given economic value to Chinese women and reduced the original economic picture of patriarchy. As Chinese society developed, the concept of hierarchy faded away, making the value of sons less significant. Chinese women have shown their values, and generations of progress have laid the groundwork for a bright future for Chinese women.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Angela Zheng
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/07/14
TI  - The Continuous Positive Trend Away From Son Preference in China
BT  - Proceedings of the 2022 3rd International Conference on Language, Art and Cultural Exchange（ICLACE 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 554
EP  - 557
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.220706.105
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.220706.105
ID  - Zheng2022
ER  -