In 1950, the New Marriage Law enacted by Chairman Mao's government in Communist China abolished traditional practices such as arranged marriages, concubinage, and child brides. This law aimed to promote gender equality and grant women the right to choose their partners freely. The enactment of this law was a significant step towards modernizing Chinese society and empowering women, reflecting the broader goals of the Communist Party in reshaping social norms.

The New Marriage Law enacted in Communist China in 1950 transformed Chinese literature, giving rise to a government-approved genre of socialist realist poetry. This new form celebrated voluntary, revolutionary romance, influencing poets like Guo Moruo and others who navigated the complexities of love and duty.