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Why single out "girls"?

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2011-04-08 13:37

Comments on "Lessons in girls' morals ignite debate" （April 7, China Daily website）

What about men? I mean, emphasis on sexuality does not make any sense. Moral problems exist in both sexes and among people of different ages. Why single out "girls"? These girls have done something that needs our attention, but they cannot simply represent all Chinese women or the whole younger generation. Next time you want to raise people's awareness, please be careful of the terms you use. When it comes to the issue of morality, one would better think over the variables he (she) chooses.

Julia, on China Daily website

The cause of this moral degradation is the unfairness of society. Women usually don't have the same rights as men do in many aspects. Job hunting is a good example. It is well known that women are in a disadvantaged position as many companies only provide jobs for men. What should women do if their lives are not guaranteed? Besides, traditional moral standards require more of females. When there is a sex scandal, it is the female who suffers more from the criticisms. Do all girls lack moral obligations? Of course not. It won't help deter moral corruption if we just educate girls. It is society that should be blamed. An equal and fair social atmosphere is the key to a harmonious civil life.

Dora, on China Daily website

First, it is not a moral but a social system. Our society can't reduce the income gap, but want to have lessons in girls' morals ignite debates. That sounds like the Bible, Puritan. Let people accept the present situation but not change it. It's a kind of thought control. Second, we girls cannot make up a whole society. What's men's duty? It's unfair! Third, a crooked stick will have a crooked shadow.

fellica, on China Daily website