Why are rural divorced women sought after? Behind social change and gender power
In recent years, the divorce rate among rural youth has been rising, and women are often the ones who initiate divorce in this wave of divorce. This is in stark contrast to the traditional concept of rural marriage, and it has also aroused social concern and discussion. Some people believe that after divorce, rural women will not only not be discriminated against and ostracized, but will become the "sweetheart" of the rural mate selection market, with more opportunities and choices. Why is that? How has the social status and living conditions of rural women changed after divorce? What changes and problems in Chinese society do they reflect behind this?
The phenomenon of "fragrant gluttony" after the divorce of rural women.
According to statistics, in 2019, China's crude divorce rate was 336, an increase of 026 , while the divorce rate is higher in rural areas than in urban areas. Moreover, the majority of divorces in rural areas are young people, especially women. A survey of 12 villages in Sichuan, Shaanxi, Shandong, and Hubei found that 75% and 78% of women filed for divorce in suburban villages and suburban villages, respectively, showing a trend of female "divorce" [2][2]. In rural divorce cases, the main reason for women to take the initiative to file for divorce is the poor economic conditions of the man, accounting for 425%, followed by personality incompatibility and men's gambling, domestic violence and other vices.
After the divorce, rural women are not regarded as "broken shoes" or "leftover women" as before, but have become the "sweet and sweet" of the rural mate selection market. This is because there is an imbalance between men and women in rural areas, with men in short supply and women having more choices. According to the seventh national population census in 2020, the sex ratio in China is 10507, while the sex ratio in rural areas is as high as 11264。Moreover, rural women still have the willingness to "choose a mate upward", and prefer to marry in the county or city, and the problem of rural young men getting rid of single is becoming more and more prominent. Therefore, in order to win the favor of women, rural men do not hesitate to pay a high bride price, and even accept the method of "second wife" or "support", while rural women can take advantage of this advantage to improve their social status and economic income.
The social status and living conditions of rural women after divorce.
After the divorce, rural women not only have more choices in the mate selection market, but also have a certain improvement in their social status and living conditions. This is mainly due to the following reasons:
Changes in the institution of marriage in rural areas. Since the reform and opening up, the rural marriage system has changed from traditional arranged marriages to free love, and women's voice and autonomy in marriage have been improved. Moreover, the legal system of marriage in rural areas has also been continuously improved, and women can enjoy the rights of property division, child support, alimony and other rights in accordance with the law after divorce, and are no longer left with nothing as before, or even kicked out of the house.
Changes in rural society and culture. With the rapid advancement of the market economy and urban-rural integration, the traditional concepts and customs of rural society have gradually dissolved, and the ideological concepts and value orientation of rural women have also changed.
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The impact of rural migration. On the one hand, it leads to the separation and emotional breakdown of rural couples, which has become one of the main reasons for rural divorce. On the other hand, it also provides more opportunities and choices for rural women, who can improve their living conditions and environment, expand their social networks and horizons, improve their knowledge and skills, and enhance their competitiveness and attractiveness by going out to work or marrying in cities.
Reflection on the phenomenon of "fragrant gluttony" among rural women after divorce.
To a certain extent, the phenomenon of rural women's divorce reflects some changes and problems in Chinese society, and it also deserves our in-depth consideration and attention.