The Single Child Family and its Impact on the Economic Roles of Women in China

Abstract

Participation in various kinds of production is an important way for women to raise their economic status in China. However, this is dependent on the level of their labour productivity and the speed at which they can be relieved of the heavy burden of domestic responsibilities. The introduction of the single‐child family programme since 1979 should have immense repercussions on women's productive and reproductive roles. This must be accompanied by social change, e.g. the ending of the strong preference for sons, to produce the desired broader sexual equality.

Citation

Ho, S. (1985), "The Single Child Family and its Impact on the Economic Roles of Women in China", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 4 No. 4, pp. 10-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb010434