Round Table China

'Mom's posts.' Supporting or sidelining working mothers?

Dec 10, 2024
Niu Honglin, an advocate for working mothers, and Fei Fei, a commentator on employment issues, dive into the controversial rise of 'mom's job postings' in China. They dissect whether these roles genuinely empower mothers or trap them in low-wage positions. Discussion highlights include government efforts to create flexible jobs, societal biases against these roles, and the unique challenges working mothers face. The guests also emphasize the strengths mothers bring to the workforce and call for a shift in societal attitudes towards their contributions.
Ask episode
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes