The problem of singles is a long-standing social phenomenon that has attracted much attention, and in rural areas, in addition to the problem of singles, a series of strange phenomena have emerged in recent years. In this season of returning home for the New Year, the author found a series of poignant phenomena around him, which caused him to think deeply. In addition to the staggering number of male singles in rural areas, there are also problems such as fewer marriages, more divorces, the rise of professional matchmakers, and a declining farming population, and parents in rural areas are even more heartbroken. These phenomena not only lament the changes in rural society, but also reflect the difficulties and challenges in the lives of rural groups. Next, these four strange phenomena will be described in detail, and combined with personal insights for in-depth**.
In contemporary rural society, marriage is increasingly becoming a high-threshold option. In the past, rural marriages tended to focus more on practical interests such as family and land, but now with the acceleration of urbanization, rural marriages have also begun to gradually urbanize. Marriage is no longer just a matter of two people, but involves many factors such as real estate and economic strength. To gain a foothold in urban life, a single rural property is no longer sufficient, so many young people are hesitant to choose to get married. The trend of marriage in rural areas is also becoming more and more based on practical interests, and the sweetness of love is often distorted by the pressures of life. When there are a lot of material conditions to be put on the table, many young men are unable to bear the pressure, which leads to a decline in marriage.
Divorce is a choice when there is a major problem in a family relationship, and with the development of society, the phenomenon of divorce in rural areas is becoming more and more common. In the past, rural marriages were often based on material conditions and family responsibilities, and even if there were conflicts, they would often choose to tolerate and get along. However, with the improvement of women's status and the diversification of lifestyles, many women are no longer satisfied with family life, but want to have more room for development. As a result, some couples choose to divorce in the face of conflicts, especially as rural men go out to work frequently, and communication and communication between husband and wife become more difficult. The estrangement between them has gradually deepened, which has also become a major reason for the increase in divorces in rural areas.
After the rural marriage model, which was once dominated by the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers, has gradually faded out of people's sight, and now the new profession of professional matchmaker has emerged. As the number of male singles increases, parents become more and more anxious about their children and begin to seek new ways to get married. At this time, the rise of professional matchmakers came into being, who made a profit by charging referral fees to match single men and women. The emergence of matchmakers once again combines tradition and modernity, although it can solve the problem of some male singles, but it also raises concerns about the chaos of marriage and love in rural areas. Whether the choice of marriage should be based on the eagerness of the parents, or whether it should be more focused on the true feelings of the individual, is a question that needs to be pondered.
The decline of the farming population has become another major problem facing contemporary rural areas. Although agriculture is the main economy in rural areas, with the fluctuation of modern urban life and agricultural products, more and more young people are reluctant to engage in heavy agricultural work. At the same time, the older generation of farmers is gradually unable to continue to engage in agricultural production because of their age and declining physical strength. Therefore, the decrease in the number of people who farm not only affects the development of the rural economy, but also brings a series of problems to the rural society. In many rural areas, the fields are deserted and overgrown with weeds, which not only wastes valuable resources, but also makes the appearance of the countryside gradually lose its former vitality.
These four strange phenomena in rural areas fully demonstrate the dilemmas and challenges in the period of rural social transformation. The way of life of rural groups has undergone profound changes, and the conflict between tradition and modernity, between ideals and reality, has become increasingly prominent. How to solve a series of problems such as singles, marital stability, and agricultural development in rural areas requires the joint efforts of society, society and individuals to find a development path that conforms to the actual situation in rural areas. It is hoped that with the changes of the times, the countryside can usher in better development, so that every rural person can live a happy and contented life.