CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 A Theoretical Discussion on Women's Social
Status in China
The Concept of the Social Status of Women
Two Premises to the Study of Social Status of
Chinese Women
Factors Influencing the Change in the Social Status
of Women
Chapter 11 Research Methods
Design of the Survey
Sampling Methods and the Evaluation of Sampling
Results
Methods ofData Processing
Chapter III Educational Level and Educational Opportuni-
ties
Length of Schooling
Literacy
Comparison of the Educational Level of Mothers
and Daughters
Access to Education
Adult Education
Summary
Chapter IV Choice and Evaluation of Employment
Motives for Seeking Employment
Key Factors Contributing to Choice of Employment
Ways of Finding Employment
Nature ofOwnership ofEmployer
Remuneration
Social Security
Job Satisfaction
Choice Between Employment and Staying at Home
Summary
Chapter V Job Mobility
Job Mobility
Reasons for Changing Jobs
Trends in Job Mobility
Comparison Between Mothers' and Daughters' Jobs
Summary
Chapter VI Political Awareness and Participation
Attitudes Towards Being a People's Representative
Attitudes Towards Being Elected an Advanced or
Model Worker
Extent of Concern for the Workplace and the Com-
munity
Knowledge ofLeading Political Figures
Summary
Chapter VII Social Interaction
Social Interaction Between the Sexes
Relationship with Confidants
Topics of Conversation
Scope of Social Interaction
Summary
Chapter VIII Utilization and Distribution ofTime
Working Hours
Time Spent on Housework
Time Spent Sleeping
Leisure Time
Summary
Chapter IX Power Sharing in the Family
Freedom in Choice ofMarriage Partner
Decision-making About Everyday Family Matters
Decision-making About Important Family Matters
Control over Income Before Marriage and Married
Couples' Spending Habits
Summary
Chapter X Conjugal Relations
Conversation Between Married Couples
Sexual Relationship Between Husband and Wife
Domestic Violence
Dealings with the Extended Family
Women's Assessment of Their Own Status Within
the Family
Summary
Chapter XI Childbearing and Family Planning
Age at First Marriage
Number ofChildren Desired
Aspirations for Children
Family Planning
Actual Number of Children
Summary
Chapter XII Gender and Self-Recognition
Judgment ofOne's Own Abilities
Sense of Competition
Sense of Achievement
Gender Preference
Summary
Chapter XIII Gender and Social Identity
Understanding of Legal Rights
Expectations for Ascribed Gender Roles
Gender and Opportunity
Experience of Sexual Discrimination
Evaluation ofWomen's Roles
Comparison ofMen's and Women's Roles
Summary
Appendix 1 Chinese Women's Social Status Survey Ques- tionnaire
Appendix 11 Survey Results
Appendix III Preliminary Analysis of Survey on the Social
Status of Chinese Women
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