What did she mean by "petty capitalist sentiment" and "artistic young woman"? Specifically, what was a petty capitalist?
"Petty capitalist sentiment" referred to a lifestyle and mentality that emphasized the pursuit of exquisiteness, taste, and sentiment. It usually refers to the middle class and above. They have a certain amount of wealth and social status, but also pursue quality of life and self-actualization. Petty capitalists focused on taste, culture, and sentiment. They pursued a personal, fashionable, and high-end lifestyle. At the same time, they also had some awareness of environmental protection, charity, and other social welfare. The term " artistic young women " usually referred to women who looked fresh and had a strong artistic temperament. They loved literature, music, movies, and other cultural and artistic fields. They liked to travel, read, write, and other lifestyle styles. At the same time, they also paid attention to interpersonal relationships and emotional experiences. Young literary women usually had a certain degree of creativity and imagination to pursue freedom, independence, and a personal life.
