Analysis on the Relationship between Higher Education and Women's Status

Abstract

In recent years, more and more women are appearing in major workplaces, taking up important positions, and women's self-identity is increasing. In China and the international community, there is a growing discussion about whether women should be housewives, and many people think that women should put the family first. The paper uses the Ordered Probit model to analyze the data from the China General Social Survey (CGSS). This research finds out that there is a significant correlation between educational attainment and women's recognition of being a housewife. The more educated people are, the less they agree that women should be housewives. This finding has important implications for social development. Combined with previous findings, women who receive high levels of education and work in the workplace are more likely to boost the educational attainment of the next generation. Therefore, promoting the development of education level is vital to encourage the development of the next generation and social progress.