15.单身妈妈Being a Single Mom: East vs. West | 中西方单身妈妈的真实生活对比(B2)

What is life like for single mothers in China compared to the West? In this podcast episode, we explore the challenges, financial support, and social acceptance single moms face in different cultures.
You’ll also hear personal stories, cultural reflections, and key vocabulary to help you improve your Chinese listening skills!

In this episode:
 • What makes someone a single mom?
 • Differences in government support (China vs. Western countries)
 • Social stigma and acceptance
 • The strength and challenges of being a single parent
 • Key vocabulary for HSK4+ learners

For intermediate/advanced Chinese learners. Learn real-life vocabulary while thinking deeply about social issues.

在中国当单身妈妈是一种什么样的体验？那在西方国家又有哪些不同？本期播客我们将聊聊中西方单身妈妈面临的现实：包括经济支持、社会接纳和育儿挑战。我们也会分享真实的故事，并教大家一些实用的中文词汇。

本期内容包括：
 • 什么是“单亲妈妈”？
 • 中国与西方国家的政府支持有什么不同？
 • 社会对单亲妈妈的看法
 • 做单亲妈妈的压力与坚强
 • 适合HSK4以上学习者的关键词汇

**适合中高级汉语学习者。**一边听播客一边提高听力，一起了解真实的社会问题！

关键词列表：
 1. 单亲妈妈 (dānqīn māma) — single mother
 2. 离婚 (líhūn) — divorce
 3. 未婚妈妈 (wèihūn māma) — unmarried mother
 4. 政府支持 (zhèngfǔ zhīchí) — government support
 5. 社会保障 (shèhuì bǎozhàng) — social security
 6. 抚养孩子 (fǔyǎng háizi) — to raise a child
 7. 经济压力 (jīngjì yālì) — financial pressure
 8. 社会偏见 (shèhuì piānjiàn) — social prejudice
 9. 包容性 (bāoróngxìng) — inclusiveness / tolerance
 10. 家庭结构 (jiātíng jiégòu) — family structure
 11. 社会角色 (shèhuì juésè) — social role
 12. 独立 (dúlì) — independence
 13. 支持系统 (zhīchí xìtǒng) — support system
 14. 文化差异 (wénhuà chāyì) — cultural differences
 15. 性别角色 (xìngbié juésè) — gender roles