Author(s)

Hang Zhang, Chuqi Huang

Corresponding Author

Hang Zhang

ABSTRACT

With the improvement of living standard and self-consciousness, diversity and gender equality in the workplace have gradually been emphasized. Especially in China, a country with great stubborn stereotype, gender discrimination in the workplace caused by maternity leave becomes a controversial topic. Based on these ideas, this report aims to explore whether the policy adjustments could make efforts. Specifically speaking, “whether the same number of maternity and paternity leave days contribute to weaken gender discrimination in the workplace”, this is my research question. The report will analyse the effectiveness the policy on two aspects, the influence of time gap in the workplace and then the further influence on gender stereotype. Besides, the research method plays significant role in the accuracy of analysis. Firstly, wide-ranging investigation about current situation and general attitude shows the current situation. Then, we get deep communication through specific discussion with interviewees. Meanwhile, the participants are various such as staff and managers around the Chinese, which aims to obtain comprehensive understanding in terms of different perspectives. Certainly, all answers are confidential and all identifying information will be kept anonymous.

KEYWORDS

Gender equality, time gap, career development, workplace