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Gu Xiaorong
Gu Xiaorong
Gu Xiaorong is a research associate with Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore. She is a sociologist of childhood and youth with a focus on contemporary China. With academic trainings in both American literature and sociology, she writes widely about issues confronting young populations, especially those in vulnerable situations, with a sensibility to integrate the big picture with a human touch.

Rapid economic development, rising returns on education and sharply reduced fertility have reversed the gender academic achievement gap for the latest generation. But how will these girls negotiate stubborn gender barriers in career later, and will a return of an emphasis on the birth rate erode these gains?

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