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Gender Stereotyping and Fertility Dilemmas in Social Media

Research question

What are the relationship between the gender stereotype in social media in China and Chinese women's intention to have children？

Student researcher names

Sabrina Lyu, Runqi Li, Chuwen Ruan

Project proposal summary

Project Proposal summary:

Our group's research focuses on the area of gender inequality in sustainable social development. Our research question is What are the relationship between the gender stereotype in social media in China and Chinese women's intention to have children? We seek to illustrate the influence of gender stereotypes on women by examining the relationship between gender-biased and gender-stereotyped reports in social media and women's intention to have children. We aim to reduce the stress and concern of women's fertility by changing traditional gender stereotypes. To accomplish this task, we adopt a quantitative approach and use correlations to analyze our data. First, we will find the relationship between the gender stereotype in social media in China and Chinese women's intention to have a child by The main theme of our survey is the fertility dilemma created by social media, so as to discuss the impact of gender inequality on women. After that, we will recruit 150 Chinese women over the age of 18 to fill out the survey. Finally, we will analyze the results of the survey and obtain a correlation between gender stereotypes in social media and Chinese women's willingness to have children. Thus, this task will be completed.

Project Objectives and Contribution to Scholarship:

We note that while existing studies have analyzed the causes of Chinese women's fertility dilemmas mainly in terms of work careers, family division of labor, and budgeting, few studies have paid attention to the impact of gender stereotypes revealed in social media on women's fertility intentions. In Chinese social media, women are often positioned in a homemaking, supportive function for men. Gender stereotypes are reflected in many of the social media comments about men and women in their families and careers. For example, women are often asked to take on more domestic responsibilities in social media, such as caring for children and taking care of household chores. We believe that research on gender stereotypes in social media can provide a clearer picture of gender inequality in Chinese society and culture, and thus recognize and address women's fertility dilemmas. Our group attempts to illustrate the impact of gender stereotypes on women by examining the relationship between gender-biased and gender-stereotyped reports in social media and women's fertility intentions. This will reduce the pressure and concern of women's fertility by changing the traditional gender stereotypes.

Connection of Research Proposal to Sustainability:

Negative news about childbirth in social media has affected women's willingness to have children and has further contributed to gender inequality. Gender equality is not only a basic human right, but also a necessary foundation for peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the world. Gender inequality is a world problem that the United Nations is committed to addressing, and enabling women's access to health care, decent work and participation in political and economic decision-making will contribute to sustainable economic development for the benefit of society and humanity as a whole. Empowering women and promoting gender equality are essential to advancing sustainable development. Our theme is dedicated to providing a good environment for women who want to have children and to reduce the stereotypes of women in their lives to reduce the pressure on women in this area and to promote gender equality.

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