Taiwanese People

The majority of the Han Chinese people living in Taiwan were either born on the mainland or have mainland-born forebears. Based on the varieties of Chinese they speak, they are split into three groups: Taiwanese, Hakka, and Mandarin. Additionally, Taiwan has a little indigenous population that makes up roughly 2% of the country's total population.

The majority of Taiwanese people adhere to traditional values founded on Confucian ideals, although pressures from industrialization are now putting these traditions under attack. However, some traditional values—such as reverence for parents, ancestor worship, a strong emphasis on work and education, and the significance of "face"—remain quite strong.

Since industrialization, women have more independence and a higher social standing, and they are increasingly valued for their unique ingenuity as well as their societal conformity. Since industrialization, women have more social standing and freedom, individual innovation is valued equally to social conformity, and obtaining monetary possessions and recognition is becoming more and more significant.

There are several conflicts between social groups. Before 1949, the majority of the population of Taiwan either originated in or has relatives who originated in mainland China. They are referred to as Taiwanese and have access to the best quality of life in Taiwan. They have the most effect on political and economic issues due to their money and size.

After mainland China was overrun by the Communists in 1949, mainlanders began to migrate to Taiwan. Government employment is prevalent in the Mainland. Relations between Taiwanese and those on the mainland have significantly improved. The least privileged socioeconomic class in Taiwan are the aborigines, who primarily reside in rural communities.