The Influence of Feminist Ideology on the Awakening of Women's Awareness of Equal Rights in East Asia: A Comparative Scope with China and South Korea

Abstract

In the preceding three decades, South Korea has shown intermittent advancements in the pursuit of gender equality, as seen by the enactment of legislation and implementation of policies in 2006 aimed at safeguarding women's rights, including the adoption of affirmative action measures. The Law for the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests in China, enacted in 2023, tries to establish parity between genders across all domains, thus safeguarding equitable rights for both men and women. Both South Korea and China have implemented legislative measures and social activities in order to advance gender equality. However, despite these efforts, both nations continue to face challenges in this regard. Gender disparity in the workplace is influenced by a multitude of factors, including deeply ingrained ideas, historical context, societal pressures, and instances of discrimination. These difficulties need the implementation of a comprehensive methodology to study. The research posits that the enactment of laws in itself will not be enough to eradicate deeply ingrained beliefs about male dominance.