The Moral Dilemma and Social Disadvantages of Placing Unique Emphasis on the Filial Child

Filial piety is the traditional virtue of Chinese nationals. Given the fact that in China family support plays a major role for the aged in their later life, this tradition has been increasingly confronted by the challenge posed by the ‘4-2-1’ family structure (4 grandparents-2 parents-1 child) and...

The International Journal of Critical Cultural Studies

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