China's Pro-Natalist Campaign: A Controversial Turn

This chapter examines China's bold campaign targeting young married women to increase the plummeting birth rate, which has fallen to 1.1 births per woman. It investigates the government's invasive methods, the cultural shifts surrounding family values, and the challenges faced in reversing demographic trends following the one-child policy. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, the chapter highlights the tension between state initiatives and individual autonomy in responding to reproductive policies.