Full Description
This edited collection highlights the unique cultural and socioeconomic elements of China and the strong influence of those elements on women leaders in the nation. The authors present perspectives on women leaders' current state of working conditions and balancing of personal and professional lives in diverse contexts while discussing commonalities and differences across sectors in China and drawing comparisons with Asian and non-Asian contexts. Chapters will explore cultural contexts that hinder career advancement, family roles for women, government policies and educational opportunities that support women's development, and finally the future for women in China. The book provides a thorough assessment of the situation of women in China for scholars in leadership, management, international relations, and human resource development.
Contents
Chapter 1. Overview: Why are We Focusing on Developing Women Leaders in China? (Jie Ke, Judy Yi Sun).- Chapter 2. Family Roles and Social Status (Judy Yi Sun, Jane Yuting Zhuang).- Chapter 3. Cultural Constraints and Opportunities (Jackie Jinfang Liu).- Chapter 4. Policies and Legislation (Jia Wang).- Chapter 5. Educational Opportunities (Xiaoping Tong, Anne Namatsi Lutomia).- Chapter 6. Women Leaders in the Education Sector (Ying Feng, Bo Fang).- Chapter 7. Women Entrepreneurs in the Business Sector (Kai-Wen Hsieh, Lian-juan Wang).- Chapter 8 Women's Participation in the Government Sector (Taylor Jiang Tian, Jessica Li).- Chapter 9. Women Leaders in the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Sector (Yuanlu Niu, Cynthia Sims).- Chapter 10. China in an Asian Context (Xue Yang Coleman, Jessica Li).- Chapter 11. China in a Non-Asian Context (Jie Ke, Millard J. Bingham).- Chapter 12. Butterflies Emerging: Women's Leadership in China (Gary N. McLean).
