Chinese Whispers Life in a changing China
May 27, 2024
Explore the personal stories of four millennial women in China's evolving landscape. Learn how economic growth impacts individuals and families. Discover the challenges of social mobility and education for Chinese women. Uncover the complexities of the Hukou system and its effects on urban and rural citizens. Reflect on generational trauma and shifting priorities in a changing China.
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Meeting the Women of Private Revolutions
- Yuan Yang met four millennial women in Beijing at different stages during her time as a Financial Times correspondent.
- These women, from diverse backgrounds, became the focus of her book, "Private Revolutions."
Education as a Ticket Out
- Education is seen as a crucial tool for social mobility in China, especially for women born under the one-child policy.
- These women benefited from increased family investment in their education due to being often the sole child.
The Gaokao Pressure Cooker
- Getting into top universities in China is statistically as challenging as getting into Harvard.
- China's education system is intensely competitive due to the limited university spots and societal pressure.