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In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of son preference has always been ingrained, and many families aspire to be able to have a boy to continue the incense and inherit the family business. However, with the change of society and the development of the economy, families who have children are facing more and more pressure and difficulties. From marriage to parenting, from education to marriage, families with boys not only have to bear more financial burdens, but also face more social competition. In contrast, families who give birth to girls are more relaxed and happy, not only receiving a generous bride price, but also enjoying the filial piety and love of their daughters. Therefore, many people believe that in today's society, families that have boys are a losing choice.
However, is this view really correct? Are there really no advantages and hopes for families that give birth to boys? In fact, it is not. With the progress of the times and the adjustment of policies, families with boys may also achieve a counterattack in the future and get rid of the dilemma of loss. This article will analyze the possible changes and opportunities of families with boys in the future from three aspects, and explore the reasons and effects behind them.
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First, demographic changes
According to the results of the seventh national census, the total population of the mainland was 141178 million at midnight on November 1, 2020, of which 723.34 million were men and 688.44 million were women. The sex ratio of the total population was 105.07, which was basically the same as in 2010. The sex ratio at birth was 111.3, down 6.8 from 2010. These data show that the gender structure of the mainland population is gradually improving, and the ratio of men and women is gradually becoming more balanced.
With the relaxation and optimization of the family planning policy and the improvement of people's concept of gender equality, the sex ratio of the mainland birth population is expected to be further reduced in the future, or even reach a normal level (about 100). This means that in the coming decades, a new demographic phenomenon will emerge on the continent: the number of women in the marriageable age (20-40 years old) will exceed the number of men. This will give families who give birth to boys a huge advantage: they will have more options and bargaining power. Conversely, families giving birth to girls may face greater competitive pressures and increased costs.
Second, social and cultural changes
In addition to demographic changes, socio-cultural changes will also affect the future fate of families who give birth to boys. With economic development and social progress, people's concepts of marriage and family on the mainland are also changing. On the one hand, more and more young people choose to marry later or not, pursuing personal freedom and development. On the other hand, more and more couples are choosing to deal with issues in marriage and family in an equal and consultative manner, rather than simply following traditional gender roles and division of labour.
These changes mean that families who will have boys in the future will no longer have too many responsibilities and obligations, nor too many constraints and restrictions. They will have more autonomy and voice, and they will enjoy more respect and understanding.
At the same time, with the diversification and openness of society and culture, mainland people will also be more tolerant and accepting of different forms of marriage and family. Whether it is gay, transgender, single, single parent, mixed-race, cross-national, etc., it will be more recognized and supported. These forms of marriage and family will also provide more possibilities and opportunities for families who have boys. They will no longer be bound by traditional frameworks and standards, but will be able to find the best partner and lifestyle for them according to their preferences and needs.
Third, changes in economic development
Finally, changes in economic development will also have an impact on the future of families with boys. As the mainland's economy shifts from high-speed growth to high-quality development, the mainland's people's needs for material life are also changing. On the one hand, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to spiritual and cultural consumption and pursue personalized, diversified and high-quality products and services. On the other hand, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to social responsibility and public welfare undertakings, and participate in environmental protection, charity, volunteering and other activities. These changes mean that families with boys in the future will no longer face excessive material costs and pressures, nor will they have to sacrifice their own interests to meet society's expectations. They will have more resources and space to realize their values and dreams.
In addition, with the optimization and upgrading of the mainland's economic structure, the mainland's human resources market is also changing. On the one hand, more and more emerging industries and fields need a large number of innovative talents, rather than relying solely on academic qualifications or qualifications. On the other hand, more and more flexible employment methods and platforms have emerged, providing people with more employment options and opportunities. These changes mean that families with future boys will no longer worry about their children's education and employment, nor will they be limited to traditional career paths and models. They will have more possibilities and opportunities to develop their strengths and potential.
conclusion
In summary, the possible changes and opportunities of boy-bearing families in the future are analyzed from three aspects: demographic change, sociocultural change, and economic development change, and the reasons and impacts behind them are discussed. It can be seen that in today's society, having a boy family is not necessarily a choice of disadvantage or disadvantage. On the contrary, in the next decade, with the progress of the times and the adjustment of policies, it is possible to achieve the birth of boys.
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