Views of Difference Between American Family Structure and Chinese Family Structure from the 17th Century to the Future Trend

Hanzhang Su

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/2/2022301

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Views of Difference Between American Family Structure and Chinese Family Structure from the 17th Century to the Future Trend

Hanzhang Su *^,1,

¹ Guangdong Experimental High School AP International Curriculum, Guangzhou, 510375, China

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/2/2022301

Abstract

This paper focuses on the difference between the American family structure and the Chinese family structure rom the 17th century to the current years. By reviewing the history background of America and China, this paper analyses and explains the possible causes of the difference appeared. Finally, considering the current affairs and the history’s path, this paper predicts the possible future trends of both the country.

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American family, family structure, Chinese family

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