Online Class Notes (Mike)

For Chinese partners, age structure presents a asymmetry pattern where both preference of men and women varies by the educational level, social experience and age itself. In general, men show more preference towards younger women as they are usually more innocent and cuter, while women prefer older men for their more abundant social resources and mature charm. In macro perspective, this mismatch of partner’s ages, in some extent, lowers the marriage of China, also it gives rise to the difficulty of finding a appropriate partner.

For Chinese partners, age structure presents an asymmetrical pattern where both preference of men and women varies by the educational level, social experience and age. In general, men show more preference towards younger women as they are usually considered more innocent and cuter, while women prefer older men for their abundant social resources and the charm of maturity. From a macro perspective, this mismatch of partner’s ages, to some extent, lowers the marriage rate of China, also it gives rise to the difficulty of finding an appropriate partner.

Vocabulary

succinct (adj.) briefly and clearly expressed

formative (adj.)
21-27 were the formative years for my life.

coming-of-age

world view (n)

genre (n) 类型

upward mobility

privilege (n)

short story

novel

novellette (n)

sunscreen (n) 防晒霜

inaction
I was upset about her inaction.

candid (adj.)

she prefers a slower rhythm.
She likes to take things slower.

when she exceed 30,
When she passes 30,

they get married to climb up the social ladder.