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AbstractThe new class of migrant workers that emerged in the late 1980s in China has been an important driving force for the modernization and urbanization of China. However, mainly due to the polarization between the rich and the poor, the contrast between urban and rural areas, and the reorganization of social strata caused by the development of the market economy, these migrant workers have been seriously marginalized. Against this social backdrop, a series of contemporary Chinese films and TV plays have attempted to honestly depict the daily lives of migrant workers and have used different perspectives to illustrate the social barriers they face. This has aroused the public's attention to the problems faced by migrant workers and also provided us with helpful ideas to solve them. This article selects three representative works, one TV play and two movies, to discuss this issue.

ObjectiveGiven the paucity of research on Chinese cooperation with the police and the underdevelopment of knowledge on the influence of surveillance videos on such cooperation, this study investigates the interplay of surveillance cameras and neighborhood collective efficacy, police fairness, and police effectiveness in shaping public willingness to cooperate with the police.MethodsRelying on face‐to‐face survey interview data collected from 751 residents in a southern city in China, this study used Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis to examine the key correlates of Chinese willingness to cooperate with the police.ResultsThe results reveal positive influences of video surveillance, collective efficacy, police fairness, and police effectiveness on cooperative desires. Notably, the cooperation‐promoting effect of surveillance cameras is most profound among people who live in neighborhoods with high levels of collective efficacy and people who perceive low levels of police fairness.ConclusionThese findings affirm that formal and informal social control interlock in determining the public's cooperative willingness, and reiterate the need for testing theoretical interactions. They also help us understand the underlying reasons that may explain the public's reliance on video surveillance to make their decisions about helping the police in the context of China.

ObjectiveWe assessed the influences of political efficacy and political participation on public perceptions of police trustworthiness in China.MethodsDrawing upon approximately 10,000 cases collected by the Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), we used multivariate regression to assess the impact of two types of political efficacy, internal efficacy and external efficacy, and three forms of political participation, engaging in community affairs, grassroots election, and rightful resistance, on public trust in the police, controlling for demographics and social trust and justice.ResultsWe found that external efficacy and grassroots election are positively related to trust in the police, whereas internal efficacy and rightful resistance are negatively associated with such trust. Background characteristics, such as gender, ethnicity, age, education, and household registration, and social trust and justice variables are also predictive of Chinese perceptions of police trustworthiness.ConclusionPolitical efficacy and participation mattered in influencing trust in the police. The Chinese government should continue its political reforms by allowing greater public participation in the selection of political representatives and the decision‐making process of public policy.

AbstractTV soap operas are disdained by the elite class in modern society, but some of them are much welcomed by ordinary people. Oshin, a 1983 Japanese serialized morning television drama, captivated both audiences. This series reflects both social transformation and prevailing norms. It also actively participates in the creation of a new social atmosphere and a new concept of womanhood. The characterization of the central heroes and heroines in this series convey the writer's ideals and anticipation. Through her actions and her demeanor, the eponymous Oshin opens up a new path toward emancipation and a new image of women. To some extent, she shapes her world and that of others. The emergence of thousands of businesswomen has both echoed and responded to this popular, rags‐to‐riches story. This explains why Oshin has met worldwide acclaim. Oshin bravely pursues her personal independence, freedom, and happiness, but she also cares about others and always puts others first. She fights against patriarchy, but she respects men and treats them as partners rather than rivals. She is the integration of Western and Eastern culture and a fruit of the Second Enlightenment. She catches the essence of dao, whose wisdom lies in synthesizing and harmonizing seeming opposites in order to resolve predicaments and move forward. As we face an increasingly severe ecological crisis, such wisdom is urgently needed.