Conversation so far:
Do Hong Kong women typically have careers nowadays?
During the past three decades, women in Hong Kong have become more financially independent, assertive, and career-focused.
What were women in Hong Kong's main barriers to equality of work rights?
Traditionally there was a substantial dropout rate after marriage and/or childbearing, due to the sense of obligation that women felt for their families and households.
In what way are women not equal to men in Hong Kong?
In spite of the open-minded and relatively westernised culture of Hong Kong, the seemingly equal and fair workplace still poses obstacles on the way of women's career paths.
Are women typically paid less than men in Hong Kong?

Question: Did changing to a Westernised culture improve things?
Self-contained rewrite: Did changing to a Westernised culture improve things for women in Hong Kong?