What We Can Do
It is nearly impossible to create an absolute solution when addresssing this issue. Because nearly every single family in China is effected, and because the government is so stern with the "One Child Policy", it is difficult to find a middle ground. The Chinese government has repeatedly stated that they will not remove the policy until 2050. This means that, if not addressed, this will remain an issue for a very, very long duration of time.
One common misconception is that the most effective way of solving the gender imbalance would be to simply ban abortion. In this way, mothers would have to birth children, regardless of the gender of child they produced. But this plays such a small part in the overall picture. Yes, banning abortion could help. But the problem is, it wouldn't be effective until numerous other things changed. Likewise, banning abortion is an infringement against a woman's reproductive rights, or rather, her right to extract an unwanted child. So it is an incredibly "sticky" situation.
First and foremost... The value of women needs to be equalized to that of men. It can't be postphoned any longer. The Chinese society as a whole needs to acknowledge that women are just as capable as men to be important and contributing members of society. "The Economist" suggests a complete revolution of the integration of women into society. It states that the Chinese government would have to abolish all laws that prevent daughters from inheriting goods and property, get women engaged in all aspects of public life (getting women to work in anything from broadcasting to police work), and, of course, educate them. In this way, the views of the society will slowly but surely alter.
It is incredibly difficult to change something that is so far away from home. The most effective mode of change that anyone can participate in? Exposure.
1. Exposure is anything, no matter how insignificant it may seem, that makes a statement about what you believe in. Talk to people! Get other people talking! If you feel passionate about this issue- if it makes your heart throb and your eyes sting- involve yourself on a larger scale. Do presentations about it, talk to groups about it.
2. You could talk to your local newspaper about it in hopes of getting an article published about it. It may seem daunting, and it may even seem impossible. You may think, "even if I were to do this, it would probably only travel through my city". But the truth is, it will gauranteed be spread, even if only a little further into adjoining cities.
3. You could start a campaign, or a petition. Campaigning and advertising are incredible methods of exposure. You allow the public to participate, and to learn about the issue and why it is happening.
4. Write to powerful, saavy figures about the issue. People of power, such as politicians, have the ability to spread a message on a larger scale. If they were to gain enough support regarding this issue, it's entirely possible that they would be able to make change.
If you are not keen on any extensive measures in order to promote exposure, but would still like to help, here is a petition that is dedicated to ending China's "One Child Policy". This website, called "All Girls Allowed", also promotes self-worth for every Chinese woman. There are different sections of the site that can give you other ideas for creating change as well. It is even possible, through this site, to sponsor an impoverished mother and her daughter.
One common misconception is that the most effective way of solving the gender imbalance would be to simply ban abortion. In this way, mothers would have to birth children, regardless of the gender of child they produced. But this plays such a small part in the overall picture. Yes, banning abortion could help. But the problem is, it wouldn't be effective until numerous other things changed. Likewise, banning abortion is an infringement against a woman's reproductive rights, or rather, her right to extract an unwanted child. So it is an incredibly "sticky" situation.
First and foremost... The value of women needs to be equalized to that of men. It can't be postphoned any longer. The Chinese society as a whole needs to acknowledge that women are just as capable as men to be important and contributing members of society. "The Economist" suggests a complete revolution of the integration of women into society. It states that the Chinese government would have to abolish all laws that prevent daughters from inheriting goods and property, get women engaged in all aspects of public life (getting women to work in anything from broadcasting to police work), and, of course, educate them. In this way, the views of the society will slowly but surely alter.
It is incredibly difficult to change something that is so far away from home. The most effective mode of change that anyone can participate in? Exposure.
1. Exposure is anything, no matter how insignificant it may seem, that makes a statement about what you believe in. Talk to people! Get other people talking! If you feel passionate about this issue- if it makes your heart throb and your eyes sting- involve yourself on a larger scale. Do presentations about it, talk to groups about it.
2. You could talk to your local newspaper about it in hopes of getting an article published about it. It may seem daunting, and it may even seem impossible. You may think, "even if I were to do this, it would probably only travel through my city". But the truth is, it will gauranteed be spread, even if only a little further into adjoining cities.
3. You could start a campaign, or a petition. Campaigning and advertising are incredible methods of exposure. You allow the public to participate, and to learn about the issue and why it is happening.
4. Write to powerful, saavy figures about the issue. People of power, such as politicians, have the ability to spread a message on a larger scale. If they were to gain enough support regarding this issue, it's entirely possible that they would be able to make change.
If you are not keen on any extensive measures in order to promote exposure, but would still like to help, here is a petition that is dedicated to ending China's "One Child Policy". This website, called "All Girls Allowed", also promotes self-worth for every Chinese woman. There are different sections of the site that can give you other ideas for creating change as well. It is even possible, through this site, to sponsor an impoverished mother and her daughter.
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