What are feminists doing about China's one child only policy?

Question

Seems like this would create a quandry for many feminists. On one end, they want women to be free to do what they want to with their re-productive rights, yet on the other end, feminists are socialists and like the government to dictate policy to the masses. How are feminists dealing with this issue?

Answer 1

Honestly? I think they would advocate other coercive public policies, like lowering the child tax deduction and raising the childcare deduction, which lowers birth rates. They should lobby to get full employment for women, just like in Communist Russia. This lowers birth rates *dramatically*. Oh, wait, they already do!

Note the Nazi-style logic of one of the women here - the state should control reproduction rights, according to her. Alarming, isn't it?

Answer 2

This is not a population/government issue and IS a feminist issue. No government has the right to dictate what a women can or should do with her body. If her precious and sacred body wants to procreate perpetually, who is the government to decree on this right?

I didnt see anything to suggest "Women are totally responsible for families" anywhere in this question. To suggest such a non existant issue, in a totaly different serious discussion is sexist.

If feminists worry about rare cases of FGM happening in rural areas of Africa, they should have concern about the condition in China as well.

Answer 3

i would just like to comment. as a female, and because i understand female issues, i have all respect for feminists.

however, when it comes to supporting a particular cause especially in a foreign country, i just wanted to say that it's very important for an activist to think of the present context or situation of the country, and also their culture and historical background. just because what they do seems to violate one's system of beliefs, it may not necessarily be the case for the other.

governments, no matter how cruel they may appear, sometimes have to do something that can be unpopular to certain people, because they think it is the best solution for a particular problem, in the present.

so if you belong to some form of lobby (in this case the feminists), try to get yourself familiar with the issue at debate. it's never harmful to know or understand a foreign culture, history or value system a little bit more.

Answer 4

Honestly, I don't think anyone in China (government) cares about the opinions of dissenting feminists, unless these feminists have some sort of political or trade influence.

I would think most feminists would just give it up and try to pressure an easier government. Unless you're a feminist living there then it's probably real frustrating for you.

Answer 5

Setting aside your fallacious statement that "feminists are socialists and like the government to dictate policy to the masses"...

As an individual feminist, I have little to say about the internal policies of an individual country. There are organizations within China who are working against this policy; but in spite of international criticisms (not just from feminists), it continues despite allegations of abuse.

However, citizens are starting to have organized protests. As recently as last May, villagers in SW China were rioting; protests, demonstrations and circulation of petitions are happening throughout the country.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

i think most humans, let alone feminists, see that the problem with the 1-child policy is actually deeply rooted in sexism itself. in china, men are more valued, so couples aborted many, many daughters in the hopes of eventually having a son. china is now dealing with the consequences of this. there are less women in china, and men are clamoring for marriage partners.

in terms of whether or not i agree with the policy: no, i do not. but, realize, the population problem in china was so severe they felt they had to do something. was it the right choice? no. did it threaten freedom of choice? of course. did it have very serious consequences? most definitely. but i don't know the solution. overpopulation is only going to get worse.

Answer 8

Honestly i dont think they have much of a choice in China and no one is in any position to tell them otherwise. Besides dont give too much of a fuss if your there i hear they have a mobile execution bus and no im not joking they bring the killin to you.

EDIT: Lioness do you realize how dumb an i dea that would be? The government has no right to regulate your reproduction hell they shouldent even be able to make you get a license to have a gun.

Answer 9

There isn't much you can do when you're faced with a one-sided Communist regime that isn't aiming nukes at you. Feminists are not socialists; though we may agree with some socialist policies, we believe in a free market and competition as well.

Answer 10

Not to mention the fact that in China many consider sons a blessing and daughters a burden so a disproportionate number of girls are being aborted. Seems this would be more "anti-woman" than restrictions on abortion...