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Yating Yang

A woman in China who tearfully yelled at her mother for serving duck legs to her son and grandson while giving her duck wings for 30 years has reignited discussions about family preference for males over females in the country.
The incident was revealed in a trending online video documenting the argument during a family meal on May 17 in Anhui province, central China.
When the duck legs were allocated to the son and grandson, and the daughter received the duck wings, she became emotional and confronted her mother.
“In your world, why do you think duck legs should always be given to the son and grandson? It has been this way for more than 30 years. There is a problem with your attitude, do you know that?” the daughter said.
“There’s no why. If you want to eat, eat. If not, forget it. It’s enough that I’m giving you food, but you still argue with me,” the mother replied.

The mother’s attitude further infuriated the daughter who continued the confrontation.
“It’s not about lacking duck legs now we have better living conditions, it’s about why you give the legs to them every time,” she retaliated.
“Eat the wings if you want, otherwise I’ll give them to the dog,” the mother said, taking her bowl and giving to the family pet.
The video ends with the daughter asking: “Aren’t you also a woman? Why are you favouring males over females?”
The video has triggered a heated, and divided, discussion online.
Many sympathise with the daughter, saying that the dispute is not about the food but about seeking equal treatment and love within the family.
“What she is fighting for is that in over 30 years, her mother has never treated her equally, not even once,” one online observer said.
Others took a different view.

“The daughter is being petty. She is lucky she is getting duck. Has she ever considered what her mother has eaten for 30 years? Her mother might love her son more than her, but does she love herself more than her daughter?” one person said.
The preference for a son in China is underpinned by the belief that boys have more value than girls. Traditionally, men were expected to be the sole breadwinners and care for their parents in old age.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, by the end of 2023, the male population exceeded the female population by more than 30 million.
This has led to a surplus of men, with many unable to marry or start families.


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