Friday, August 9, 2013

Is “Leftover women” definition a bit cruel?

Classes about love and how to find it become popular.
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Leftover women” is a derogatory but wildly used term that refers to women at around age 30 and above who have yet to marry. Some people apply it to women in their late 20s.
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Figures from civil affairs departments show that China’s divorce rates have increased for seven consecutive years, with rates in Beijing and Shanghai exceeding 33 percent.
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Related link: Shanghai Daily, August 9th, 2013, Friday