Leftover men and women

Author: Li Jun, Mo Sang (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The concept of "leftover men and women" has never been monolithic, and its evolution is quite interesting. Moreover, it has never been solely about this group itself; it involves the interplay of multiple forces in an era and society. Philosopher Lewis H. Morgan once eloquently stated, "The tendency in civilized nations for one man and one woman to live together is not the norm for humanity, but like all great emotions and forces of the mind, it is born of experience." Indeed, marriage is a thing worth praising. For thousands of years, people have been deeply troubled by the same issue. Finding a suitable partner remains one of the central focuses of our lives. Similarly, this is a key reason why "leftover men and women" have garnered so much attention.