The phenomenon of "wife shortage" in rural areas has intensified in recent years, and the number of singles has increased dramatically, bringing a series of problems to rural areas and even to society as a whole. The data shows that the number of singles in rural areas is on the rise, and the number of bachelors has exceeded 80 in some areas. However, these singles do not seem to be in a hurry to solve their marital problems, and they spend most of their time together drinking, playing cards, and living a happy life. However, this widespread phenomenon of "wife shortage" has deeply worried the elderly in the countryside, who fear that as the population declines, the countryside will face the fate of being abandoned.
Expanding: The problem of "wife shortage" in rural areas is becoming more and more serious in terms of numbers, and the number of more than 80 bachelors in a village of more than 1,000 people is staggering. However, these singles do not seem to be in a hurry about marital issues, and they prefer to get together in their leisure time and indulge in the pleasure of drinking and playing cards. They enjoy a life of unfettered freedom, while the elderly in the countryside are anxious because of the declining population. They fear that as time goes on, the countryside will once again face the fate of abandonment, with more and more farmland left untended and entire villages likely to be abandoned.
There are a number of reasons behind the increase in the number of singles in rural areas, including the imbalance in the gender ratio, rural women going out to work, and insufficient economic conditions.
1. The gender ratio is unbalanced
Patriarchal attitudes prevail in rural areas, leading to an imbalance in the gender ratio. In the past, due to the deep-rooted patriarchal mentality in rural society, many families did not have much acceptance and affection for girls, so many girls were forced to abort or abandoned after birth. This phenomenon was particularly acute in the last century, resulting in significantly fewer women than men in the right age, and it is difficult for rural men to find suitable marriage partners.
Expansion: There has long been a pervasive patriarchal mindset in rural areas, which has created a serious imbalance in the rural gender ratio. A few decades ago, patriarchal attitudes were common in many rural families, with girls often seen as a burden and relatives and friends reluctant to congratulate girls on their births. In order to be able to have a boy, some families may even choose to abort or abandon the girl. This unfortunate history has led to a serious shortage of women of marriageable age, and rural men face great difficulties in finding a marriage partner.
2. Rural women go out to work
With the development of the rural economy and the widening gap between urban and rural areas, more and more rural women choose to leave the countryside to work in the cities. They look for better job opportunities and living conditions in the city, and there are often more opportunities to meet the right partner in the city. Once they leave the countryside, few women are willing to return to their hometowns or marry bachelors in the village, which directly leads to an increase in the number of singles in the countryside.
Expanding: With the continuous development of the rural economy, rural women have also begun to realize the opportunity and necessity of leaving their hometowns to work in cities. They often have access to better job opportunities and living conditions in the cities, so choosing to work outside their hometowns has become the first choice for many rural women. In cities, they will be exposed to more people and more likely to meet suitable partners. However, after experiencing the baptism of the city, many women have become Xi to the urban lifestyle, and their sense of belonging and nostalgia for the countryside has been greatly reduced. As a result, they are less willing to return to the countryside to seek refuge or marry rural bachelors, which has directly led to a sharp increase in the number of singles in rural areas.
3. Insufficient economic conditions
In rural areas, the economic situation of many families is not optimistic due to the relatively low level of economy. In rural societies, marriage is often associated with the expenditure of many traditional Xi and bride prices, making it difficult for economically disadvantaged bachelors to afford these expenses. In addition, housing prices in rural areas are also constantly **, and many bachelors are unable to buy their own houses, which has also become an obstacle to marriage problems.
Expansion: The economic level of rural areas is quite different from that of urban areas, and many families are struggling to make ends meet. In rural society, marriage is not just a matter for two people, but also about many traditional Xi customs and the expenditure of bride price. For those bachelors who are financially disadvantaged, they often cannot afford these financial pressures, and therefore it is difficult to find a suitable marriage partner. In addition, housing prices in rural areas have also been continuous, and buying a house is a factor that cannot be ignored in marriage problems. Many bachelors often cannot afford to buy their own homes in nearby towns, which makes it difficult for them to meet the requirements of marriage.
1. Improve economic strength
Rural singles can improve their economic strength by starting a business or breeding. Only with a certain economic foundation can there be satisfactory living conditions and marriage prospects. Therefore, singles should take the initiative to look for opportunities to start a business and strive to improve their financial situation.
2. Go out to work
Bachelors in rural areas can go out to work, and increase their chances of meeting a suitable partner by having more contact with the opposite sex. Working in the city not only allows for a higher income, but also more networking opportunities and the opportunity to meet the right partner. The opposite sex who met through part-time work, if there is fate, they can enter the marriage hall together.
3. Reduce requirements
Singles can lower their marriage requirements and take the initiative to find opportunities to marry second-married women. Second-married women usually have lower requirements for a new marriage, and they already have a first-hand experience of a failed marriage, and will cherish the current marriage more. Therefore, marrying a second-married woman as a wife is a good choice, for the vast majority of rural singles, this can reduce the financial burden and increase the happiness of marriage.
4. Foreign-related marriage
Rural singles can also find a suitable partner through foreign-related marriage. In many countries, there are more women than men, and the requirements for bride price and real estate are relatively low. Through foreign-related marriages, the scope of marriage of singles can be broadened and the number of singles can be reduced.
5. Strengthen premarital education
Premarital education can be strengthened in rural areas to raise young people's awareness and concept of marriage. By educating young people about the importance of marriage and cultivating them to develop a positive outlook on marriage, their attitudes and feelings towards marriage can be enhanced.
In short, the solution to the problem of rural singles requires efforts and measures from many quarters, the efforts of the singles themselves, and the attention and support of the society. Only through the efforts of the whole society can we solve the problem of single-mindedness in rural areas and bring better development and future to rural areas.