Chinese University's New Degree On Marriage: Explained

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5 Aug 2024

China's Civil Affairs University announced a new undergraduate program called Marriage Services and Management, as per The Independent

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The program aims to promote a positive marriage and family culture in China

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It will begin this September at the Beijing institution

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The program intends to cultivate professionals for marriage-related industries and culture

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In 2024, the program will recruit 70 undergraduates from 12 provinces

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The initiative comes as China faces a decline in new births and falling marriage rates

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China's population has declined for the second consecutive year due to low birth rates

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Despite relaxing the one-child policy in 2016, marriage rates continue to fall

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Economic factors like job security and financial stability concerns deter young people from marrying

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High living costs, including housing and healthcare, also contribute to the decline in marriage rates

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