Older unmarried young men in rural areas: the plight of marginalized groups and demographic imbalances.
In today's society, the trend of late marriage and fewer births has spread to rural areas and has become a common phenomenon among young men and women in rural areas. According to the latest data, up to 27Seventy-two per cent of young people in rural areas do not wish to have children, which is even higher than that in urban areas. This phenomenon not only reflects the changes in rural society, but also reveals the plight of an overlooked, marginalized group of older unmarried young men in rural areas.
The high bride price, poor economic conditions and the imbalance between men and women in rural areas are the main reasons for the difficulty of young men in rural areas in getting married. Behind the high bride price, there is a generally low per capita disposable income in rural areas. In some areas, the cost of marriage can even be as high as more than 300,000 yuan, which is a huge expense for many rural families. In addition, there are more men than women, and there is a serious imbalance in the ratio of men to women, which makes it more difficult for young men in rural areas to get married.
However, this does not mean that young rural women can easily find a partner. In fact, the imbalance between men and women is equally acute, which leads to the coexistence of older unmarried young men and young women. In addition, many young women choose to work in big cities or marry in other places, further exacerbating the problem of surplus men in rural areas.
These older unmarried young men face multiple pressures from their families, society and themselves. Under the influence of traditional beliefs, they are often seen as "losers" or "incompetent people". This not only causes a huge burden on their psyche, but can also lead to a series of social problems, such as suicide, crime, etc.
How to solve this problem? On the one hand, measures should be taken to reduce the cost of bride price and marriage in rural areas, and at the same time improve the level of rural economic development and increase peasant incomes. In addition, propaganda and education should also be strengthened to guide people to establish a correct concept of marriage and avoid excessive pursuit of material conditions and neglect of the essence of marriage.
On the other hand, society should give more attention and support to these older unmarried young men. Through various training and career guidance programs, we help them improve their abilities and increase employment opportunities. At the same time, establish a psychological counseling and mutual support system to help them get out of their psychological difficulties and enhance their self-confidence.
However, solving this problem will not happen overnight. It requires the joint efforts of society, society and individuals. Only when we truly pay attention to and take action to solve this problem can we truly achieve social harmony and progress.
In summary, older unmarried young men in rural areas are a marginalized group that has been neglected. The predicament and problems they face require our great attention. Let's work together to create a better life and future for them. Only in this way can we build a fairer and more harmonious society.