There are many types of curses, but the worst, the ones that hurt the most and the ones that condemn the most are those created by society itself, a retrograde and cruel society. In China there is a very particular one called «Sheng-Nu "which translates as" surplus woman." It is quite possible that by reading these terms you have raised an eyebrow and your heart has shrunk.Since when is a woman left over in a society?
In China, for a long time, every woman over 25 who has not yet married is already a shame for her family.It is surplus because "she is not fulfilling her natural function."
Surprised/to? Of course, and therefore we want to share this information in our space so that as always, you give us your opinion.We think it is important and we would like to have your reflection.
The curse «Sheng-Nu»: Being a single woman in China
In Sucurcurioso we have spoken to you on numerous occasions about different aspects of Chinese culture.Its world, its culture, its people, always attracts our attention, but in this case, the sensation It is something different and contradictory.
When a girl is over 25 years old and has not formed a family, it becomes a burden for society and especially for her own families.She is a "leftover" woman because it does not fulfill its "socio-biological" purpose for the Chinese mentality , that is, to be a wife, to be a mother.We must also take into account that politics birth rate of the "only child" has changed in China. Now, labor is needed and the country makes forecasts for the future considering that the The society needs more people, more labor and consequently «more children».

The Asian giant wants to populate again, and families, with a strong patriarchal component, focus their interest in the young women of "promising age." A father will be happy if his girl soon brings a boy home and talks about wedding plans.Now, if and one of his daughters turns 25 and has no couple and the years go by and still single, the "curse" has already fallen on them .It's a dishonor.
This fact has gained notoriety in recent weeks following an interesting documentary entitled « The taking of the marriage market» that has become viral and stores millions of visits.We must also take into account that China is covered by traditions, values and customs that sometimes siones, it is hard for us to understand from our western gaze.The problem reaches such a point that many girls marry against their will just to please the father , for being obedient, devoted and abiding by what is awaits her.Although with that act, she is condemned to unhappiness and perpetual humiliation.

Fathers and mothers, when they see that their daughters have not found a husband, begin a whole campaign of promotion and marketing .Places are created to show pictures of the girls, announcing their virtues, their studies, their jobs, doing them and how obedient they are so that, in this way, some gentleman also single look at them.

Fortunately, many girls are reacting to this. Because no woman is born incomplete , because the price of happiness is not For sale, it is neither an object of marketing nor even less humiliation.Being a woman is still too complicated in many of today's societies and therefore, we wanted to share this information with you to give us your opinion.

Tell us, if you wish, how single women are seen in your country , because after all, this Kind of stigmas are still very much around us.Have you lived your quiza? Leave your opinion and do not hesitate to watch the documentary, and remember, if you want our article on «the wonderful golden tree of China»
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