Volume 9, Issue 1
Beijing 101 High School International Department, 100091
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Zhou Zhiwei.The Road to workplace equality: Discrimination and breakthroughs faced by women[J].Entrepreneurship and Innovation,2025,09(01):50-57.
Zhou Zhiwei.The Road to workplace equality: Discrimination and breakthroughs faced by women[J].Entrepreneurship and Innovation,2025,09(01):50-57. DOI： 10.47297/wspeiWSP2516-253510.20250901.
As society progresses and concepts are updated
women's status in the workplace has risen significantly. However
the deep-rooted gender stereotypes for a long time make women still vulnerable to prejudices and restrictions in the male-dominated society. Through a questionnaire survey
this dissertation explores the tremendous pressure and developmental dilemmas currently faced by female laborers in terms of job opportunities
income levels and position advancement. The findings show that women generally face significant gender discrimination in the workplace
unequal employment opportunities
and difficulties in balancing family and work. These problems not only hinder women's career development
but also have a profound impact on their overall quality of life. The reason for undertaking this topic is that despite the growing call for gender equality globally
unequal treatment in the actual work environment is still prevalent and requires systematic research and countermeasures. To address these challenges
this paper proposes some preliminary solutions
including promoting and strengthening anti-gender discrimination policies
ensuring women's equal rights in employment
pay and promotion
encouraging enterprises to implement diversity and inclusion policies
and providing more flexible working arrangements and family support policies. By analyzing the data from the questionnaire survey and discussing the solutions
this thesis aims to gradually eliminate gender discrimination in the workplace
achieve true gender equality and promote the overall progress and development of society.
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