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Tamara Jacka, "Ginkgo Village: Trauma and Transformation in Rural China" (Anu Press, 2023)

New Books in Sociology

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Gender Dynamics in Rural China

This chapter explores the evolving status of young men and women in rural China from the post-Mao period to the present, focusing on the complexities of gender dynamics amidst economic changes, labor migration, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights improvements in young men's status, the ambiguous advancements for young women, and the societal challenges stemming from China's one-child policy. The discussion extends to the implications for elderly villagers and encourages young scholars to investigate contemporary anthropological topics through engaging ethnographic storytelling.

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