Beschreibung:
Since 1978, reform policies introduced in rural China have had a profound impact on women's work and gender divisions of labour. This book provides detailed information on shifts in women's work patterns.
Introduction; 1. Theoretical concerns; 2. Historical background; 3. Post-Mao reforms; 4. The family; 5. Education and politics; 6. Domestic work; 7. Agriculture; 8. Entrpreneurs on the farm; 9. Industry; 10. Conclusion; Appendix 1: Summary of information on sample families; Appendix 2: Employment in sample township enterprises.