Since the reform and opening up, the phenomenon of son preference has basically been completely eliminated in developed cities and regions, but in some remote and backward areas, the idea of son preference still exists. With the implementation of nine-year compulsory education, this phenomenon is gradually improving.
In fact, son preference is caused by backward feudal thought. Nine-year compulsory education for all eliminated ignorance and women's rights and interests were recognized and affirmed. Moreover, in developed cities and highly educated areas, the status of women is obviously higher than that of men.
Take Kaizhou District of Chongqing as an example. The economic conditions and people's education level here are generally high. Many families prefer to have daughters when they choose to have children. It is said that the daughter is a little princess and a close-knit cotton-padded jacket for her parents. Take the family next door to Wang Ge as an example. There are two children in his family. The eldest is a daughter and the second is a son. At ordinary times, Wang Ge is most distressed by her daughter. Every day when she comes home from work, she always buys her favorite food. I took her out immediately. Every Spring Festival or my daughter's birthday, I always give her a small gift. It's a pet to buy all kinds of beautiful clothes for my daughter every now and then. But Wang Ge was as cold as ice to his son. When his son wants to buy snacks and toys, he is usually scolded by Wang Ge, and then he tells him the truth of hard work and plain living.
It's a bit strange for me to see that Wang Ge values girls so much over boys, so I asked him privately why he prefers girls over boys. Wang Ge told me: Daughters are spoiled, and daughters should be trained as princesses. As the saying goes, daughters are spoiled and children are poor.
I don't understand why I should spoil my daughter. Wang Ge just said, "My daughter is so beautiful. When she is a little older, some bad boys will have ideas. If you are not used to her temper, those bad boys cheat her away with a little sweet talk and a little money, especially the girl who lacks fatherly love. The reason why I spoil my daughter in everything and try to satisfy her materially is to let him feel his father's love all the time. "
After Wang Ge's explanation, I understand that it is very easy for me to raise a son in poverty. Raising a son requires him to suffer more hardships from childhood in order to develop his industrious character. If a son is spoiled from childhood, he will become a waste who likes to relax and work hard when he grows up.
The overall status of women in developed areas of China is still very high. Many families are headed by women. At work, women and men have the same opportunities for promotion. In some positions, even women are promoted faster than men, especially in some service industries. This phenomenon is particularly prominent.
The following examples prove that the status of women in China is generally higher than other countries in the world at this stage.
First, there are special institutions to protect women's rights and interests.
The All-China Women's Federation is an institution established by the state to protect women's rights and interests. In addition, women's federations have been established in administrative organs at all levels and even community neighborhood committees, such as provincial women's federations, municipal women's federations, county women's federations, village women's federations, community women's federations, village women's federations, etc., and specialized cadres and women directors are engaged in the protection of women's rights and interests.
China is the only country in the world that has set up an institution to protect women's rights and interests in state organs.
Second, there is special legislation to protect women's rights and interests.
The Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Protection of Women and Children's Rights and Interests is a national legislation that specifically protects women's rights and interests.
China is the only country in the world that has made special legislation on the protection of women's rights and interests.
Third, female-headed families are more common in life.
Take Kaizhou District of Chongqing as an example. Basically, all the money a man earns at work should be kept by his wife and then distributed by her. Therefore, it has become a common phenomenon that women are in charge at home, which fully shows that women have a high status in the family.
Fourth, women are affirmed at work and their social status is recognized.
When going out, men show great respect for women, that is, by bus, you have to stay away from women and get closer. If a woman says you have an advantage, you will have a hundred reasons. This is also because the legitimate rights and interests of women have been greatly guaranteed. It is not illegal for a woman to touch you. If you touch a woman, you will be locked up as long as someone calls the police.
At work, men are forbidden to enter the girls' dormitory, and boys' dormitory and women are free to enter and leave. Usually men do dirty work, no one will pay attention, and leaders will turn a blind eye. If this female colleague works late, or changes a bucket of water for the office water dispenser, the leader will immediately be caring and attentive, praise her diligence and ask her if she is tired.
Moreover, in the same position, the promotion and salary increase of female colleagues are obviously faster than that of male colleagues, especially in some service industries.
At present, the status of women in China is relatively higher than that of other countries in the world, which is mainly reflected in the special legislative protection of women's rights and interests, the establishment of the All-China Women's Federation, and the special women cadres and women directors in administrative organs at all levels to implement the work of protecting women.