Caste system

In the episode "Desmond Shum - Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in China" on The Jordan Harbinger Show, Desmond Shum discusses the caste-like system that existed in China during his parents' era. Intellectuals, despite their contributions to society, were placed at the bottom of the hierarchy. This system profoundly affected their job opportunities, pay, and the educational prospects of their children. Interestingly, despite the respect traditionally accorded to teachers in Chinese culture, they faced financial challenges due to their low pay, necessitating side hustles and tutoring to supplement their income 1.