This is caused by many years of government propaganda, ignorance about the US, and many contradictions between the two countries. In many ways, Chinese women are different from American women. Admittedly, China did not have a women liberation movement so most Chinese women are not very sensitive about their rights and roles in society. Instead, the Chinese women tend to cling to the Chinese culture which, in essence, emphasizes harmony or moderation rather than self expression or confrontation. If compromise or even sacrifice one s interest is needed in exchange for balance or stability, most Chinese women would see it as a right decision.
Culture is like air permeating in everybody s life, affecting a person s thinking and behavior.
Culture is also pressure, forcing one to align with more other members of the society and, by doing so, be accepted by others. It is true most Chinese women do not have the experience what American women have acquired in life, including value concept, independence, ability to deal with crisis, and the sense of self image projection. However, many Chinese women hold their own views on men, work and the world in general. Although market open-up and increased exchange with the West have changed some women, most Chinese women will hold onto tradition for many generations to come. In general, Chinese women believe in their fate or destiny which many say has been set for them since the moment they came to this world.