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Describe a major social cleavage in China. Discuss one policy that China has adopted in response to that cleavage. Be prepared to compare to another AP6 country.
A major social cleavage in China is social class. One policy China adopted to improve this is improved education to help families get out of poverty. Another is the lifting of the one child policy so that parents will be able to be supported by their children once they get older instead of working late into their old age.
A major social cleavage in China is social class. This major social cleavage has led to “Two Chinas” between rural and urban areas with increasing inequality. One policy that China has adopted in response to the social class cleavage is a reform in education. There has previously been an emphasis on elementary education with the thought that everyone should be able to read and write and any education that created inequality was destroyed.
Argument essay on restrictions to civil society in China etc.
Authoritarian Control:
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) maintains a tight grip on power, viewing civil society as a potential source of instability or opposition.Restrictions on Civil Liberties:
Freedom of Speech and Assembly: The CCP actively suppresses dissent through censorship of the internet, media, and public discourse.
Independent Organizations: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and independent media outlets are tightly controlled and monitored, limiting their ability to operate freely.
Political Participation: Elections are not free and fair, and there is no real opportunity for citizens to participate in the political process or hold the government accountable.
Justification for Restrictions:
The CCP justifies these restrictions by arguing that they are necessary to maintain social stability, economic development, and national unity.Consequences:
Limited Political Efficacy: Citizens feel powerless to influence the government, leading to a lack of political participation and engagement.
Suppressed Dissent: Dissenting voices are silenced, creating an environment where critical thinking and open debate are discouraged.
Human Rights Concerns: The restrictions on civil society raise serious human rights concerns, as they undermine fundamental freedoms and liberties.
Examples:
The Great Firewall blocks access to foreign websites and social media platforms, limiting access to information and diverse perspectives.
The CCP has cracked down on protests and demonstrations, often using force to suppress dissent.
Journalists and human rights activists who criticize the government face harassment, detention, and other forms of repression.
Explain how the CCP exercises control through “organizational parallelism”.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) exercises control through organizational parallelism, meaning that every major government institution has a corresponding CCP structure that oversees it. This ensures that party officials, rather than government officials alone, hold the real decision-making power. For example, legislative, executive, and administrative bodies are all supervised by CCP committees, which monitor state agencies to confirm alignment with party interests. Party officials guide the policy process and direct the votes of party members, ensuring that government actions reflect CCP priorities.
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