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The traditional belief for Chinese families is that having a son is vital. In rural Western China, some families will have six, seven or more children in the attempt to produce a son. The son would receive all the opportunities to advance himself. In contrast, daughters are expected to take care of their male siblings, marry early or take jobs to support their families.
In peoples’ eyes China is a wealthy country today. While education equality has improved in China’s urban centres, in rural regions, where EGRC works, people live in a different world. EGRC is selecting girls who are in desperate situations but who are determined to change their lives through education.