cy was officially introduced. As the name suggests, this policy strongly recommends the phenomenon of only child per couple, and the policy was later emphasized to become a nationwide goal (Deans 17-18). After the initial introduction of the One-Child-Policy, heavy propaganda was utilized by the Chinese government to promote both the advantages of smaller-sized families, and alternatives for birth control. Although the Chinese officials alleged that they intended only to encourage people to adopt this new implemented rule, in many situations, the limitation on family size cannot be ignored, nor ignored, nor disobeyed by Chinese couples, and in recent years, some cases do result in mistreatment by the government authorities. For example, in one case, ten husbands were beat[en].with a stick. By the family planning officers, because their pregnant wives .refused to have abortions(Deane 20-21).Realizing the difficulties existing in enforcing in enforcing the One-Child-Policy, but believing that it is necessary, policymakers have constructed various reinforcements, and punishment, to aid its administration. Just like other systems, the Chinese government reinforces obedience, and punishes disobedience. For example, couples those volunteers to comply with the One-Child-Policy usually find the outcome very rewarding. The government has used job advancements, better housing, or even monetary compensations to reward people for their compliance. On the other hand, couples that refuse to follow the rules are frequently penalized, and the penalties vary, from loss of employment, or heavy fines, to physical punishments (Deane 19-20). Nevertheless, the majority of Chinese still find very difficult to conform with the One-Child- Policy, because the policy itself totally contradictory to their beliefs from their five thousand years of culture.According to traditions, large families are highly valued in China, and boys are more valuable than gir...
