Social injustices are occurring all around the world all the time. Whether or not the United States should be involved with other countries’ is a question that has been a much conversed topic for many years. However, it should no longer be a question of if, but instead when; as in when will the U.S. government step in and be a helping hand. The overall definition of a social injustice is unfair practices being held and carried throughout society. Comparing the U.S. to others, it is one of the most fortunate in it’s ability to take down as many of its own incidents because of the military and patriotism present. Unfortunately, other countries aren't as privileged. Because of this, it is a given that it is up to the U.S. to provide help and support to make the world a better place. During the 1900’s, the great country of China faced tremendous amounts of damage (Riley).
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Between civil war with Japan, severe flooding, famine, and political turmoil came an even bigger devastation disguised as a solution: the One-Child Policy (Riley). Because of the amount of poverty circulating throughout China, their government was looking for a way to reduce this amount and to stabilize the political situation that was occurring (Riley) . Along with this, Chinese government was in fear of economic decline due to being ⅓ of the world's population (Riley). The state soon stepped in by enforcing the One-Child Policy to reduce the amount of reproduction (Riley). However, their great idea turned out to be a disaster leading to thousands of deaths of citizens as well as good intentions becoming corrupt. Before the policy was officially announced, birth control and planning centers began to appear along, with easier access to contraceptives and abortion recreations (Riley). However during the year of 1979, the One-Child policy was officially put into play by Beng Xiaoping (Proquest Staff). This policy declared that no couple in the country should exceed the limits of one child each (Riley). With this, couples had to apply for official approval before conceiving (Riley). In order to keep citizens from going against the ruling, punishments were made clear. Such included, couples being fined, any child after the first loosing education and access to healthcare or other rightful privileges, parents being looked down upon as outcasts throughout society, and even illegal dehumanizing practices (Riley). Furthermore, rewards were also given out to those who abided by the rules. Preferred education, better healthcare, housing, and jobs were all possibilities to families who chose to live by this policy (Riley). However, even more devastating than the policy itself, was the long-term effects that followed. Many aspects of daily life for chinese citizens were greatly affected in the years that followed. One being an imbalance of genders throughout the country (Soloman). Boys became favored over girls due to their benefits. In Chinese society, when parents age, the son and his wife should become their caretakers (Soloman). Because of this, parents of women were often left to fend for themselves (Soloman). Furthermore, elderly in China rely more on family than government or community help as they become weaker (Revzin). In direct correlation of this, China has very few nursing homes and hospice facilities (Revzin). To make matters worse, these corporations did not accept just anyone and it was especially hard to be admitted into one without family (Revzin). Because of the limitation, families often committed acts that would otherwise seem unimaginable. One of these actions included infanticide; the crime of killing a child within a year of birth (Revzin). Unfortunately, this act became somewhat normal in these families home. Under the influence of the harsh policy, families tried to get the best possible out of their one child (Revzin). Because of this, children who had disabilities, or that were girls in some cases, were often pushed aside (Revzin). Besides these horrific tragedies, parents also went through extreme periods as well. In some of the most extreme cases, authorities would group pregnant women together, handcuff them, and forcibly take them to have their pregnancies terminated (Revzin). Another one of the illegal incidents that has taken place included any family with an expecting mother of any child after the first, being held against their will (Revzin). This would continue until the family
Between civil war with Japan, severe flooding, famine, and political turmoil came an even bigger devastation disguised as a solution: the One-Child Policy (Riley). Because of the amount of poverty circulating throughout China, their government was looking for a way to reduce this amount and to stabilize the political situation that was occurring (Riley) . Along with this, Chinese government was in fear of economic decline due to being ⅓ of the world's population (Riley). The state soon stepped in by enforcing the One-Child Policy to reduce the amount of reproduction (Riley). However, their great idea turned out to be a disaster leading to thousands of deaths of citizens as well as good intentions becoming corrupt. Before the policy was officially announced, birth control and planning centers began to appear along, with easier access to contraceptives and abortion recreations (Riley). However during the year of 1979, the One-Child policy was officially put into play by Beng Xiaoping (Proquest Staff). This policy declared that no couple in the country should exceed the limits of one child each (Riley). With this, couples had to apply for official approval before conceiving (Riley). In order to keep citizens from going against the ruling, punishments were made clear. Such included, couples being fined, any child after the first loosing education and access to healthcare or other rightful privileges, parents being looked down upon as outcasts throughout society, and even illegal dehumanizing practices (Riley). Furthermore, rewards were also given out to those who abided by the rules. Preferred education, better healthcare, housing, and jobs were all possibilities to families who chose to live by this policy (Riley). However, even more devastating than the policy itself, was the long-term effects that followed. Many aspects of daily life for chinese citizens were greatly affected in the years that followed. One being an imbalance of genders throughout the country (Soloman). Boys became favored over girls due to their benefits. In Chinese society, when parents age, the son and his wife should become their caretakers (Soloman). Because of this, parents of women were often left to fend for themselves (Soloman). Furthermore, elderly in China rely more on family than government or community help as they become weaker (Revzin). In direct correlation of this, China has very few nursing homes and hospice facilities (Revzin). To make matters worse, these corporations did not accept just anyone and it was especially hard to be admitted into one without family (Revzin). Because of the limitation, families often committed acts that would otherwise seem unimaginable. One of these actions included infanticide; the crime of killing a child within a year of birth (Revzin). Unfortunately, this act became somewhat normal in these families home. Under the influence of the harsh policy, families tried to get the best possible out of their one child (Revzin). Because of this, children who had disabilities, or that were girls in some cases, were often pushed aside (Revzin). Besides these horrific tragedies, parents also went through extreme periods as well. In some of the most extreme cases, authorities would group pregnant women together, handcuff them, and forcibly take them to have their pregnancies terminated (Revzin). Another one of the illegal incidents that has taken place included any family with an expecting mother of any child after the first, being held against their will (Revzin). This would continue until the family