An Analysis of Employment Inequalities on the Eastern Coast of China

Abstract

In this paper, we analyze the disadvantage and discrimination of women in the eastern coastal areas of China. We hope that through our analysis and suggestions, we can spread the word about gender equality in the workplace and increase people's knowledge of it. Through already-existing legislation and the theories of the majority of researchers today, we have defined the definition of gender discrimination in the workplace. Method of literature review is applied in this paper to enumerate and to analyze the disadvantages of women in the workplace from three aspects: Recruitment level, Promotion Level and Salary level. Then we find out several factors that affect gender discrimination in the workplace, like economic benefits, business operations heavy pressure caused by Womens pregnancy and childbirth and the stereotypical constraints of traditional gender concepts. Finally, we suppose that issues regarding pregnancy are the single largest factor contributing to existing gender discrimination and come up with two approaches to relieve the problem. Firstly, it is crucial to rely on the law to clearly define the type and duration of maternity leave and that this leave will be shared by both spouses. Secondly, ensuring the right of men to take maternity leave will make a positive impact.