This was 60 years ago. We are talking about two different generations of women. American woman and British woman also fought bravely in WWII, but the ones today are a little different. Besides, it is funny that you talk to me about history lessons. My degree is in history and I even studied Chinese history at the Chinese University of Hong Kong as an exchange student. I have read many, many books and taken many, many classes about Chinese history, philosophy, culture, etc. I know what Chinese people think about the Korean War, all the wars with Japan in the 16th, 19th, and 20th centuries, and the Boxer Rebellion (the eight country invasion). I have lived here three years now as I improve my Chinese language skills. I am not a novice about China, and know more than you think.
Materialism is not just about Chinese women, it is a growing cancer around the world. It is just such a bigger part of the thoughts of Chinese women now than before.

With that said, your thoughts here are welcomed. You can disagree with me all you want.