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We are watching you, China….your secret stigmatization of ‘Sheng Nu’ is no longer contained.  The world is not only aware of this phenomenon, but curious and baffled by it.  With approximately 3o million more men than women, one would think … Continue reading →

While reading additional articles about China’s ‘leftover women,’ I found an article that discusses the status of women and the progression from their traditional roles as females since the Mao regime.  Progress, however, is not being made currently in China. … Continue reading →

As I sift through several interesting articles related to my topic, I have come across one that exemplifies a qualitative method of research.  In an article written by Sandy To      titled, “Understanding Sheng Nu (“Leftover Women”): the Phenomenon of Late … Continue reading →

Stop being picky and just get hitched! This is what China is telling the young women in today’s society through the pressure and influence from family, friends, and the media. There are even television shows, and a LOT of them, … Continue reading →

Independent. Intelligent. Successful. Believe it or not, in China and several other Asian countries, these are all qualities that drive men away from women, rather than attract them. I became interested in the topic of ‘Sheng Nu,’ Leftover Women, when … Continue reading →