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Women's Employment Rights in China: Creating Harmony for Women in the Workforce.

Authors :
BURNETT, JAMIE
Source :
Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies; Summer2010, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p289-318, 30p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

This Note explores the global problem of gender-based labor inequality as exemplified in China. China's historic and cultural framework, the efforts the Chinese government has made to coordinate with the global community on women's rights initiatives, and recent legislation passed at both national and local levels in China provide an interesting case study for countries facing gender inequality in the workplace. The items of legislation, though sometimes drafted using international treaties as a framework, contain unique provisions that provide protections for Chinese women that are not seen elsewhere in the world. Additionally, the Chinese government's current political goal of achieving a harmonious society signals potentially forthcoming advancements in workplace gender equality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10800727
Volume :
17
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
53331858
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2979/GLS.2010.17.2.289