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Young and Restless in China offers a comprehensive analysis of the informal economy’s role in shaping the lives of China’s youth, with particular attention to gender dynamics and precarious work. Xiaoshuo Hou investigates how millions of young people navigate unstable employment conditions, lack of job security, and limited social protection in China’s rapidly evolving labor market.
Through detailed ethnographic research and sociological analysis, the book explores how informal sector work—from street vending to domestic service—creates distinct experiences for men and women. Hou examines the broader implications of precarious employment on social stability, inequality, and individual aspirations in contemporary China.
This work is essential for understanding the human dimensions of China’s economic development and the challenges facing its younger generation in an increasingly uncertain economic landscape.
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