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“Fans of the new character aren’t in dire poverty. After all, they have access to the internet and time to play on social media. But they live on the wrong side

by ixtli 8y ago

“Fans of the new character aren’t in dire poverty. After all, they have access to the internet and time to play on social media. But they live on the wrong side of China’s widening income gap, a place where finding a job, buying a house and getting married can feel impossible.” This sounds eerily similar to some other online movements.

scarmig 8y ago
Is there a gendered element to "qiou"? My hypothesis would be young men self describe as it more than women, and I'd love confirmation or invalidation from someone who's more in with Chinese social media.
- withhighprod 8y ago
  From the symbol of the word along, no element related to gender
  - scarmig 8y ago
    I get that, knowing basic Chinese myself. But e.g. "incel" the word itself has no reference to gender, but it's certainly a gendered identity.
    - ixtli 8y ago
      I’m assuming the same.
Tistel 8y ago
People in Canada's larger cities feel the exact same. I suspect its a worldwide phenomenon. Its a small world after all. (edit: I am only referring to the income gap, not the environmental conditions or censorship)
analyst74 8y ago
It's an interesting phenomenon, I always wondered if those complaints/movements are driven by rising inequality, lack of opportunities, laziness, naivety or something else?