This week, we discussed about China's "Me Generation". Is it true that this current batch of youngsters are more interested in personal gains than politics for the greater good, as compared to their parents' and grandparents' generations? The various demonstrations and revolutions in China's history has proved that those were the politically active generation, keen to bring prosperity to China.
Although not discussed openly in public, politics is often discussed by netizens, pointing out the flaws of those new policies and also of corruption issues. These netizens range from the young to the elderly, showing no trace of a "Me Generation" online. Why then, is there a lack of opinions in public. According to China's Me Generation by Simon Elegant, the six friends at the start of the article never talks about politics. Why is this so?
There are a variety of factors. The younger generation may have been intimidated by China's violent, political past, and prefer their current peaceful lives to that of ancient times. They may also have been restricted by the government's various policies that discourage free speech.
Therefore, it is rather unfair for the authour of the article to assume on this "Me Generation" in China. This "Me Generation" should be looked for in a democratic country, such as Singapore, where facilities such as the Speaker's Corner are underused.
Food for thought: Not only the current generation, but also the elder generations,are becoming less active in politics. Why is this so?
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