The number of singles in rural areas continues to increase, and the marriage dilemma is in full swing
It is difficult to find a daughter-in-law and become a problem for rural bachelors.
The number of singles in rural areas continues to rise, and the difficulty of finding a wife has indeed become a problem for these men. In the past, in rural society, it was a very shameful thing to not find a daughter-in-law, and under the pressure of the masses, family, relatives, and friends would work together to help a single man find a suitable girl to marry. However, with the changes in society, it is becoming more and more difficult to find a daughter-in-law, and some people even lose hope in marriage and become very Buddhist, as they call it"If one person is fed, the whole family will not be hungry"。
High bride prices are the number one problem faced by single men in rural areas. In recent years, the bride price has become higher and higher, and some even reach hundreds of thousands of yuan. For a rural family, this means decades of savings, as well as worries about comparisons and reputational damage. While bride prices are nothing new in modern times, in ancient times, bride prices were often reciprocal, with the families of the bride and groom providing dowries and bride prices of equal value. However, the situation today is such that the groom's family has to pay a high dowry, while the bride's family does not have to pay any dowry. This inequality makes it impossible for some men in rural areas to afford marriage.
Fathers in rural areas also face the problem of not having a pension, which becomes an obstacle for them to marry a daughter-in-law. If fathers do not have a pension, the pressure to pay for medical bills can be very high when they are old and disabled. Parents who do not have a pension are a heavy burden for their children, who are responsible for their parents' living expenses, so that they do not have enough financial means to get married.
High housing prices are also one of the problems that rural men cannot solve. In the past, rural men could buy land in the countryside and build houses, which became the capital of marrying a wife. But now, they have to go to the city to buy a house, and the housing prices in the city are too much for them to afford. Even if you go bankrupt, it's hard to pay.
What is the future of rural bachelors?
In the face of these difficulties, the future of rural bachelors who cannot find a daughter-in-law is full of uncertainty. Some of them have chosen the Buddhist attitude to life, losing hope in marriage and believing"If one person is fed, the whole family will not be hungry"。They no longer pursue marriage, but focus on themselves and pursue their own happiness and personal dreams. While this Buddhist attitude can relieve some stress, it also means that they are unable to experience the warmth and happiness that comes with family.
However, there are still some rural single men and women who have not completely given up hope of marriage. They are trying to change their fate and actively look for ways to solve problems. Some of them choose to work in the city, accumulate funds, and improve their marital status by looking for work in other places. Others choose to participate in blind date events, by introducing friends and relatives or matchmaking agencies to find suitable matches. They believe that as long as they try to find it, they will always find the right partner.
Personal reflections and perceptions.
The number of single people in rural areas continues to rise, and the difficulty of marrying a wife has become a serious social problem. However, the causes of this problem are not only the bride price, insufficient parental pensions, and high housing costs, but also a series of economic, social, and cultural aspects.
First of all, on the economic front, the rural economy is lagging behind, with low income levels and a lack of stable employment opportunities. This situation has led to financial difficulties for rural families, who cannot afford the bride price and real estate. Migrant workers who go out to work are also facing pressure from the cost of living and rent**.
Second, changes in the social structure have had an impact on marriage. With the improvement of education level and the narrowing of the gap between urban and rural areas, urban women are more independent in their choice of marriage and are no longer willing to accept the traditional concept of bride price. This situation has led to a decline in the competitiveness of rural men in the marriage market, and it has become a common phenomenon that it is difficult to marry a wife.
In addition, the evolution of social values in rural areas is also one of the reasons why it is difficult to find a daughter-in-law. The modern way of life and the pursuit of personal freedom have made young people more and more demanding of marriage, not only paying attention to the bride price and economic conditions, but also paying more attention to the matching of feelings and common values. This makes it impossible for some men in rural areas to meet these requirements, further making it more difficult to find wives.
Solving the problem of singleness in rural areas requires a multifaceted effort. First of all, it is necessary to attach importance to developing the rural economy, raising the level of peasants' incomes, and improving employment opportunities. Second, the society should strengthen the education of fair and just marriage and love, and put an end to excessive bride price and material needs. At the same time, it is necessary to encourage exchanges and barter between urban and rural areas, so as to promote the balanced development of the urban and rural marriage markets. Finally, the construction of the social security system should be strengthened to provide pension and medical security for single people in rural areas and reduce the burden on their families.
In short,"It is difficult to marry a daughter-in-law"It is not only a problem for single men and women in rural areas, but also a problem for the whole society. Only when the whole society makes concerted efforts to solve this problem and create better marriage and living conditions for single men and women in rural areas, starting with economic, social, and cultural aspects.