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Table 3 Generational disparities in social participation (%)

From: Children of the reform and opening-up: China’s new generation and new era of development

 

Frequently reading political news online

Discussing politics with others online or in-person

Volunteering in activities organized by the government, workplace, or school

Volunteering in activities organized by social organizations

Joining cultural, sports, and recreational groups

Joining civic associations

Joining professional associations

Joining alumni associations

Post-1940 generation

5.7

8.1

2.8

5.3

4.9

2.9

1.1

5

Post-1950 generation

9

8.2

3.6

9.3

4.3

2.5

1.6

9

Post-1960 generation

18.6

8.6

6.2

14.2

3.8

3.6

3.2

15.1

Post-1970 generation

32.3

12.2

8.7

16.8

4.3

5.3

6

23.6

Post-1980 generation

46.1

17.5

11

17.9

4.3

6

8.3

33.8

Post-1990 generation

49.4

27.8

22.7

22.1

13.5

12

9

46.9