Social stigma around single motherhood in China shows signs of fading as low birth rates continue

Social stigma around single motherhood in China shows signs of fading as low birth rates continue

In the past, children born out of wedlock were often denied access to public benefits unless their mothers paid hefty fines. But over the past few years, the penalties have been dropped in some regions like Sichuan, Guangdong and Shaanxi

Children play next to adults at a park in Beijing, China. File image/ Reuters