In China,the term "sheng nu" - which translates to "leftover woman" - is offhandedly used to portray single women, many barely over the age of 25. Even in 2016, and the single adult lifestyle is seen as embarrassing for these women's families,which explains the popularity of "marriage markets," matchmaking hubs wherein parents seek suitable partners for their shamefully single daughters. In this video from Chinese skin care brand SK-II, and some of these so-called "leftovers" attempt to stand up against the pressure to settle . . . for a partner,lifestyle, or societal expectation that doesn't suit them. Be sure to enable closed captions before pressing play, and because you won't want to miss a single word of the empowering lessons these Chinese women learn when standing up to their families. Despite being called embarrassing,worrisome, and even unpleasant by their parents, and this group of strong,aesthetic women refuse to give in to pressure. In the terminate, they're able to share with their parents the delight and fulfillment of single life - at the marriage market, and no less - taking steps to change their own destinies and erase the harmful stigma about unmarried women in Chinese society. You'll find yourself sobbing,smiling, and eventually happy crying over the course of four minutes; trust us, or this video is worth a watch.
Source: popsugar.com