Children Quote by Leslie K. Wang
““...the PRC's stringent population control program has divided children into two opposing categories based on their perceived level of 'quality.' Although urban little emperors bear the heavy responsibility of building a glorious future for their country, a much larger number of youths from rural areas are viewed at best as a hindrance, and at worse as a dangerous threat, to Chinese modernization. The abandonment of 'unplanned children' relates directly to the PRC's quest to become a modern society and achieve 'material and moral parity with the West.'" pg. 30 Outsourced Children, Wang, 2016””
About This Quote
Source Book: Outsourced Children, 2016
China's population policies create a divide, labeling rural youth as burdens while urban children are seen as future builders
In simple terms: Strict policies split children into valued and devalued groups, affecting social equity
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge policies that marginalize groups
Themes
social policy
inequality
modernization
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
academic
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- human rights advocacy
- education reform
Key Concepts
sociology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do such classifications affect societal cohesion?
- What alternatives could promote inclusive development?
A Different Perspective
Policies may overlook individual potential and rights
