Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: An increasing number of urban young women are exhibiting hesitation and fear toward marriage, a phenomenon that reflects the reconstruction of gender norms amid modern societal transformation. The conflict between traditional marital institutions and contemporary female subjectivity, the dissemination of negative marital narratives in social discourse and media, disharmony and expectations within family of origin, as well as personal self-perception and emotional experiences, collectively contribute to urban young women perceiving marriage as a life choice requiring cautious evaluation. To mitigate this issue, it is necessary to promote the modernization of marital concepts, optimize the online information environment, improve social support systems, foster harmonious family dynamics, and enhance self-awareness and psychological adaptability, thereby strengthening women's confidence in facing marriage.
Source: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Author: Weifang Liao
Institution: Southwest Petroleum University
Language: English
Topic: Marriage and Family Dynamics
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4412773098