Because it was one of China's wonderful eras.
The development worker conclude that Peasants make rational but self-defeating choices,<span>passing poverty on to subsequent generations.
For example, their decision to not pursuing further education is considered rational considering their situation (without works, their families wouldn't be able to survive), but at the same time, this decision is self-defeating because it prevents them from accessing high paying positions.</span>
Probably overt action directed toward a group of older people
