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Despite the hardships, state media touts this growing cohort of female couriers as symbols of economic independence—80% are married, 90% have children, and 70% are primary earners with incomes below 5,000 yuan per month. But behind this narrative lies a sobering reality: many of these women are sacrificing their safety and well-being to sustain their families, exemplifying how economic distress forces vulnerable groups into precarious employment.