Author(s)

Yushan Dong

Corresponding Author

Yushan Dong

ABSTRACT

This study sets out to investigate the extent of discrimination against sexually oriented minorities in the workplace and does so by contrasting the earnings of homosexuals and heterosexuals. Research studies have found little evidence of large income gaps between heterosexuals and gay men and lesbians in mainland China. However, similar studies on sexual orientation minorities demonstrate that mainland China does discriminate against these minorities in the workplace, and there is a lack of anti-discrimination legislation. This could be because these minorities prefer to conceal their sexual orientation in mainland China, for fear of suffering discrimination.

KEYWORDS

Sexual orientation, income, mainland China, homosexuality