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At home, she is called “Mum” and “Wife”, not by her name. Now, Zheng Hanzhi wants to find herself again.
Over a year ago, Hanzhi gave up a job she loved to care for her twin boys.
Her experience reflects a wider tension in China, where more women are pursuing higher education and careers but are still expected to shoulder more responsibilities at home.
Experts say raising children should not be seen mainly as a mother’s responsibility, and that parents need better support.
Now that her children are older, Hanzhi is preparing to return to work, with another day-shift helper caring for her twins. Hiring another helper will cost an extra 20,000 yuan (US$3,000) monthly, but working again will allow her to reclaim her identity as Zheng Hanzhi.
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