How do social and familial expectations shape Chinese women’s decision-making in choosing whether or not to marry?

This question asks explores the ways that social pressures (like traditions, cultural norms, or public opinion) and family expectations (such as parental hopes, family values, or generational beliefs) influence how Chinese women decide whether to get married.
It will look at how women might feel encouraged or discouraged from marrying based on what their families or society expect of them. And consider things like:
The pressure to marry by a certain age
The idea of being labelled “leftover women” 剩女
The importance placed on marriage by parents or grandparents
Economic or career goals that might conflict with marriage
How changing attitudes among younger generations might resist traditional expectations
This question explores how personal choices are affected by broader cultural and family influences, especially in the context of modern Chinese society.