China during the Cultural Revolution 1960s

Ma told me a little bit about life in China during the Cultural Revolution in 1966. I think I understand how some Chinese may harbor resentment towards the government. Members of the elite or educated were considered the lowest classes of all and were persecuted daily for it with verbal bashing. They were shunned by all, left alone and people threw things at them when they passed by. Children of the learned were treated likewise. No make up was allowed. Neither was accessories, music, dancing or self enrichment of any kind allowed. Many committed suicide fro the daily bashing. Many more were killed. Mrs Ma said she did not have any friends as a child and does not remember a time when she experienced happiness as a child as her parents were academics and were therefore the lowest of all people. She only remembers the sky being a shade of grey. I am really glad my forefathers had long left China by then. It's ironic that today, members of the government now reap the benefits of the most opportunities and experience the highest standard of living in today's China.