On the Causes and Outlet of the Surplus Women in Third Time
In the agricultural and pastoral areas of Tibet,the traditional cultural characteristics of fraternal polygyny,Buddhist practice,and the issue of"surplus women"are closely intertwined.After the democratic reforms in 1959,all three aspects were weakened to varying degrees.In the 45 years from 1978 to the present,with the implementation of religious policies and the revival of polygamy,the issue of"surplus women"has once again become prominent.This paper reviews previous research and sets sail again in search of new materials.It is evident that the causes of the"surplus women"issue have not changed,and the extended family remains the main channel for absorbing the accumulated population.The sustained development of the economy and politics has increased social benefits,resulting in an increase in the number of"surplus women"on the path to common prosperity.Their psychological outlook has undergone a transformation,and the pressure borne by the extended family in the past has also been alleviated.