Since feudal society, the high status of the family in Chinese society has made marriage and childbirth one of the most important aspects of people's lives in China. Influenced by traditional culture, modern Chinese society still holds strong beliefs in marriage and family. The majority of Chinese p...
Since feudal society, the high status of the family in Chinese society has made marriage and childbirth one of the most important aspects of people's lives in China. Influenced by traditional culture, modern Chinese society still holds strong beliefs in marriage and family. The majority of Chinese people consider marriage and childbirth as necessary and obligatory experiences in life. However, as China transitions from a planned economy to a socialist market economy, with the improvement of education levels and increased job opportunities, the average age of first marriage in China is continuously being delayed, and the marriage rate is declining. The Chinese government implemented the one-child policy for 35 years to control population growth. However, even after the restrictions on having only one child were lifted, the marriage and birth rates in China continue to decline. As a result, population aging, labor shortages, gender inequality, and other demographic and social issues have become increasingly severe.
Recently, marriage and childbirth have become hot topics of discussion in daily life and on the internet. Furthermore, China's recent policy of allowing couples to have three children in order to encourage marriage and childbirth has sparked intense debates and resistance among young people in China who are of marriageable age. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to understand the marriage views and fertility intentions of Chinese young people born in the 1990s. To examine the changes in their marriage views and fertility intentions, this study employed in-depth interviews to interview and analyze 16 Chinese young people born in the 1990s regarding their families, marriage views, and fertility intentions. Based on the interview results, significant differences were observed between the marriage views and fertility intentions of Chinese young people born in the 1990s and those of their parents' generation. Firstly, the young people born in the 1990s place more emphasis on their own thoughts and have a stronger sense of self-awareness. Faced with pressure from parents and relatives to get married, many tend to follow their own inner thoughts and refuse or resist such expectations. Secondly, influenced by feudal traditional culture and the social hierarchy of male dominance and female subordination, many women develop a fear of or resistance towards entering marriage due to various family issues. Lastly, regarding fertility intentions, young people born in the 1990s believe that, given the pressures of modern life, they should consider their own lives before considering having children. They also prioritize the quality of children over the quantity. In conclusion, the marriage and fertility intentions of Chinese young people born in the 1990s are influenced by various factors and exhibit a negative trend. The findings of this study are significant for understanding the values and perspectives of contemporary Chinese young generation. Future research can further explore the underlying reasons for these changes in beliefs and propose relevant policies and social support measures to meet the diverse needs and choices of young people.
Since feudal society, the high status of the family in Chinese society has made marriage and childbirth one of the most important aspects of people's lives in China. Influenced by traditional culture, modern Chinese society still holds strong beliefs in marriage and family. The majority of Chinese people consider marriage and childbirth as necessary and obligatory experiences in life. However, as China transitions from a planned economy to a socialist market economy, with the improvement of education levels and increased job opportunities, the average age of first marriage in China is continuously being delayed, and the marriage rate is declining. The Chinese government implemented the one-child policy for 35 years to control population growth. However, even after the restrictions on having only one child were lifted, the marriage and birth rates in China continue to decline. As a result, population aging, labor shortages, gender inequality, and other demographic and social issues have become increasingly severe.
Recently, marriage and childbirth have become hot topics of discussion in daily life and on the internet. Furthermore, China's recent policy of allowing couples to have three children in order to encourage marriage and childbirth has sparked intense debates and resistance among young people in China who are of marriageable age. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to understand the marriage views and fertility intentions of Chinese young people born in the 1990s. To examine the changes in their marriage views and fertility intentions, this study employed in-depth interviews to interview and analyze 16 Chinese young people born in the 1990s regarding their families, marriage views, and fertility intentions. Based on the interview results, significant differences were observed between the marriage views and fertility intentions of Chinese young people born in the 1990s and those of their parents' generation. Firstly, the young people born in the 1990s place more emphasis on their own thoughts and have a stronger sense of self-awareness. Faced with pressure from parents and relatives to get married, many tend to follow their own inner thoughts and refuse or resist such expectations. Secondly, influenced by feudal traditional culture and the social hierarchy of male dominance and female subordination, many women develop a fear of or resistance towards entering marriage due to various family issues. Lastly, regarding fertility intentions, young people born in the 1990s believe that, given the pressures of modern life, they should consider their own lives before considering having children. They also prioritize the quality of children over the quantity. In conclusion, the marriage and fertility intentions of Chinese young people born in the 1990s are influenced by various factors and exhibit a negative trend. The findings of this study are significant for understanding the values and perspectives of contemporary Chinese young generation. Future research can further explore the underlying reasons for these changes in beliefs and propose relevant policies and social support measures to meet the diverse needs and choices of young people.
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