Título: Women in Hong Kong
Seção: Career attainment
Background: Native women in Hong Kong used to be situated within the context of Chinese family and society, in which they were treated the same as Mainland women or Taiwanese women. Under the traditional Chinese patriarchy structure, the society was male-dominated, and women had a relatively subordinate familial role. However, there are cultural differences between Mainland Chinese citizens and citizens of Hong Kong. During the British colonial period the emergence of Western culture (i.e. "Westernization") created a mix of traditional Chinese culture and Western values.

Conteúdo: Women were in the workforce as early as the 1920s, but the small population of them often had to fight vigorously for equality of work rights. With the shift of Hong Kong's economy from manufacturing industry to services industry since the 1980s, there is a growing demand for white collar workers. Abundant job opportunities are hence available for both men and women. Employment in Hong Kong can be enjoyed by women, who possess rights, such as maternity protection and sick leave. Nevertheless, women in Hong Kong are aware of the difficulties they face in being a woman in the workforce. For example, when surveyed, both men and women working in Hong Kong stated that they preferred to have a male supervisor over a woman supervisor.  In 2016, there are 49.3% females and 50.8% males in the employed population. In spite of the open-minded and relatively westernised culture in Hong Kong, the seemingly equal and fair workplace still poses obstacles on the way of women's career paths. 61.8% of females and 51.6% of males agreed that women have to sacrifice more than men for career success. Interestingly, 72.1% of females agreed that an increasing number of successful women is a positive social phenomenon, while only 59.6% of males shared the same view. The data showed that men, having the invisible privilege obtained from unequal gender perceptions, are content with the current situation and are slightly reluctant to the rising status of women, which might pose a threat to their career 

user: Do Hong Kong women typically have careers nowadays?

assistant: Women were in the workforce as early as the 1920s, but the small population of them often had to fight vigorously for equality of work rights.

user: What were their main barriers to equality of work rights?

assistant: when surveyed, both men and women working in Hong Kong stated that they preferred to have a male supervisor over a woman supervisor.

user: In what way are they not equal?

assistant: whereas women are chiefly depicted in domestic roles and gender-specific professions, for example, secretaries and nurses.

user: Are women typically paid less than men?

assistant: Despite the high education level and prospective vision women possess, it is uncommon to see women working on Hong Kong corporate boards and in senior management roles.

user: Is this changing as time goes on, or is it the same as it always has been?

assistant: In 2016, there are 49.3% females and 50.8% males in the employed population. In spite of the open-minded and relatively westernised culture

user: Did changing to a Westernised culture improve things?

assistant: the seemingly equal and fair workplace still poses obstacles on the way of women's career paths. 61.8% of females and 51.6% of males agreed that women have to sacrifice more

user: How did women fight for equality of work rights?

assistant: Interestingly, 72.1% of females agreed that an increasing number of successful women is a positive social phenomenon, while only 59.6% of males shared the same view.