Wang, Yajun. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 124-128). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / Acknowledgements --- p.iii / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Why Unmarried Women? / Location: Guangzhou / Literature Review / Methodology / Structure of the Thesis / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Love: Abortion and Romantic Relationships --- p.28 / Varied Experiences of Abortion / "Stupid, Stupider, Stupidest" / A Happy Ending / Conclusion: Why Are Men Central to the Abortion Experience? / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Lies: Concealing about One´ةs Abortion Experience --- p.44 / What Is A Lie? / Lying to the Family / Lying to Men / Conclusion: Resistance and Accommodation in Lying / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Loss: Bodily Experiences and Verbal Strategies --- p.61 / Perceptions towards Fetus Life / Verbal Strategies / The Lessons Women Learn / Conclusion: Negotiation with the Meaning of Abortion / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Peasant Workers' Version of the Story --- p.95 / "Location: Houjie, Dongguan" / Informants / Peasant Workers and Love Adventures / Peasant Workers and Birth Planning Policy / Peasant Workers and Arranged Marriage / Conclusion: Not A Different Story / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Conclusion --- p.114 / The Ideal Life for Women / "Defiant Love, Obedient Abortion" / The Value of this Study / Appendix --- p.122 / Bibliography --- p.124