Chinese society still expects child rearing to be the sole responsibility of mothers. (Photo : Getty Images)
Female personnel of the Shiyan Aiyingbeimei Trading Company, which is composed of almost a thousand members, organized a women’s federation to support women’s rights.
The Shiyan Women's Federation is a historic first and was formed by employees of a company located in the city center. The federation aims to promote women and children's welfare.
Special committees were organized to focus on particular activities involving home centers, or facilities that will help women take care of their children while they are at work.
At home centers, women and children receive training in the arts and academics. They are also taught on how their rights can be protected.
Another women's federation located in Jiangxi Province successfully pursued two proposals to the Provincial People's Consultative Conference. One proposal is to legislate the Ant-Domestic Violence Law.
The other proposal is for the advancement of shared responsibility in child rearing, particularly after the implementation of the two-child policy.
Many lawmakers and law enforcement personnel have mishandled domestic disputes and the two proposals aim to guide them on how to handle violence in the home.
An official of the women's federation said, "They could be blamed for being not familiar with the new work scheme for issuing a restraining order to relevant abusers."
She added, "Another problem is prevalent among the many survivors of domestic violence. High expenses in legal assistance and fear of further offenses may force them into constant silence in such cases."
The proposal for shared parental responsibility aims to legalize assistance to women in taking care of their children. Most women are incapable of employment because of domestic duties.
The official noted, "No matter whether a woman is married or not, she faces larger employment pressure in the workplace than her male counterparts. It seems family always comes first to Chinese female office ladies."
The proposed law seeks to advance equality between women and men in raising a family. The officer added that most women are discriminated against and are not hired because companies see that their household obligations as a liability.
