Women should observe state laws, respect social ethics and fulfil obligations prescribed by law. All levels of people's governments and pertinent departments should commend and reward those organizations and individuals that have distinguished themselves in protecting women's legitimate rights and interests. Political Rights Article 8. The state ensures that women enjoy the same political rights as men. Women may manage state affairs, economic or cultural undertakings, and social affairs through various ways and in various forms.
Women enjoy the same right as men to vote and to stand for election.
The National People's Congress and all levels of local people's congress should have adequate numbers of women deputies, and should gradually raise the ratios of women deputies in them. The state should actively cultivate and promote women cadres. State organs, social organizations, enterprises and institutions should observe the principle of equality between men and women when appointing cadres. They should pay attention to training and selecting women cadres for leading positions. The state should pay attention to training and promoting women cadres from ethnic minority groups.