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Social Cleavage

A major division within a society, often based on social class, ethnicity, or political views.

Two Chinas

Refers to the growing inequality between urban and rural areas in China.

One Child Policy

A population control policy introduced by the Chinese government to limit families to one child.

CCP

Chinese Communist Party; the ruling political party in China that maintains tight control over power.

Great Firewall

A system of censorship and surveillance employed by the Chinese government to control access to information online.

Organizational Parallelism

A structure where every major government institution has a corresponding CCP organization overseeing it, ensuring party control over decision-making.

Civil Liberties Restrictions

The limitations imposed by the CCP on freedom of speech, assembly, and political participation to maintain control.

Human Rights Concerns

Issues arising from the suppression of fundamental freedoms and civil liberties under the CCP's rule.

Political Participation

The engagement of citizens in the political process; in China, this is limited as elections are not free and fair.

Education Reform

Policies implemented to improve education access and quality in China to reduce social class inequalities.