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=== The stance of women === |
=== The stance of women === |
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Following the high stance and [[literacy]] of women nowadays, the traditional fallacies that women are bound to be the weaker ones should be exploded. These days, under [[capitalism]], only those being affluence are the powerful ones in society instead of being able-bodied .In Hong Kong where packaging is placed much emphasis, women are generally better than men when it comes to appearance. |
Following the high stance and [[literacy]] of women nowadays, the traditional fallacies that women are bound to be the weaker ones should be exploded. These days, under [[capitalism]], only those being affluence are the powerful ones in society instead of being able-bodied .In Hong Kong where packaging is placed much emphasis, women are generally better than men when it comes to appearance. |
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=== The value of society === |
=== The value of society === |
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With the marked economy in [[Hong Kong]], [[materialism]] is no longer strange to every single Hong Kong citizen. As for [[socialization]], many teenagers who usually lead in an affluent and carefree life simply are influenced by their parents and society. It is not uncommon that they are spoiled and keep pursuing fame and fortune. |
With the marked economy in [[Hong Kong]], [[materialism]] is no longer strange to every single Hong Kong citizen. As for [[socialization]], many teenagers who usually lead in an affluent and carefree life simply are influenced by their parents and society. It is not uncommon that they are spoiled and keep pursuing fame and fortune. |
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=== Common view of women === |
=== Common view of women === |
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Gong Nui (Hong Kong girls) are strict and demanding towards themselves and others. Female [[birth rate]] has been on an alarming increase recently in Hong Kong and it is difficult for women to find their partners. Women usually pay more attention and have higher expectation on building a harmonious family life, they, therefore, tend to look for their men who can live up to their expectations, like high [[socio-economic]] status being able to give |
Gong Nui (Hong Kong girls) are strict and demanding towards themselves and others. Female [[birth rate]] has been on an alarming increase recently in Hong Kong and it is difficult for women to find their partners. Women usually pay more attention and have higher expectation on building a harmonious family life, they, therefore, tend to look for their men who can live up to their expectations, like high [[socio-economic]] status being able to give their better life in future. Nonetheless, regarding the prevailing view of these Hong Kong girls, people thus perceive them as unreasonable and savage, if not absurd. |
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== Viewpoints on Gong Nui== |
== Viewpoints on Gong Nui== |
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*[http://she.com/ she.com] |
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*[http://baike.baidu.com/view/50285.htm/ 港女_百度百科] |
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*[http://evchk.wikia.com/wiki/%E6%B8%AF%E5%A5%B3/ 港女 - 香港網絡大典] |
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Revision as of 16:42, 7 April 2013
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The word Gong Nui (港女) can be directly translated to “Hong Kong Girls” and is commonly used on Hong Kong Internet forums as well as in the press. It represents a negative stereotype portraying Hong Kong women as worshiping money, narcissistic, being obsessed with foreign culture, and suffering from the so-called “Princess Syndrome”. The usage of this word began in 2005 when several fights and discussions started online. This word does not represent all women in Hong Kong but being used to describe all the women who are arrogant, proud and shallow.
The word “Hong Kong Girls” was coined online and there are several main forums either defend or attack this phenomenon such as The League of Anti-Gong Nui(反港女大聯盟), Forum of tackling Gong Nui disaster(港女災難應變中心論壇), “she.com” and “he is shit”.
Reasons why Gong Nui are created
The stance of women
Following the high stance and literacy of women nowadays, the traditional fallacies that women are bound to be the weaker ones should be exploded. These days, under capitalism, only those being affluence are the powerful ones in society instead of being able-bodied .In Hong Kong where packaging is placed much emphasis, women are generally better than men when it comes to appearance.
The value of society
With the marked economy in Hong Kong, materialism is no longer strange to every single Hong Kong citizen. As for socialization, many teenagers who usually lead in an affluent and carefree life simply are influenced by their parents and society. It is not uncommon that they are spoiled and keep pursuing fame and fortune.
Common view of women
Gong Nui (Hong Kong girls) are strict and demanding towards themselves and others. Female birth rate has been on an alarming increase recently in Hong Kong and it is difficult for women to find their partners. Women usually pay more attention and have higher expectation on building a harmonious family life, they, therefore, tend to look for their men who can live up to their expectations, like high socio-economic status being able to give their better life in future. Nonetheless, regarding the prevailing view of these Hong Kong girls, people thus perceive them as unreasonable and savage, if not absurd.
Viewpoints on Gong Nui
Media
Regarding traditional media , its view is neutral as they would discuss Gong Nui in a rational way. As for new media, there are hot controversies over this type of people. For example, the members of the popular online discussion forum - Hong Kong Golden criticize the materialism which most 'Gong Nui' advocate whereas the members of she.com insist that they are just seeking a stable and reliable future. [1][2][3]
Men
Generally, men have negative feelings on 'Gong Nui'. They refuse getting married with Gong Nui as they think these girls are materialistic and above all, they are not looking for true love. Besides, it is difficult to get along with Gong Nui while they are “narcissistic” according to the definition of Gong Nui. Men would lose their self-esteem in front of these girls and naturally they are afraid of having low status at home after marriage. They, therefore, do not even want to have a relationship with Gong Nui.[4]
Women
In most cases, women in Hong Kong regard the "Gong nui" label as offensive. Some of them nowadays have high education level and income, as a result, they would simply want their partner to have same social status as they have. From their point of view, all they want is a stable future and the sense of security instead of money or material stuff. [5]
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References
- ^ [1] Event about $63.8. The Encyclopedia of Virtual Communities in Hong Kong. Retrieved from http://evchk.wikia.com/wiki/63.8事件
- ^ 500 Hong Kong dollars wedding gift incident of Gong Nui The Encyclopedia of Virtual Communities in Hong Kong
- ^ Introduction of she.com The Encyclopedia of Virtual Communities in Hong Kong
- ^ [2] Hong Kong Observation: Gong Nan and Gong Nui. 04 June, 2007. BBC Chinese
- ^ Gong Nui rebut the criticism by saying they are just being more independent 遭批評 港女反擊 勝在獨立自主. 09 May, 2011. Apple Nextmedia