Gender Roles and Economic Implications in China

In China, women are facing challenges balancing work, household responsibilities, and societal expectations. The economist interviewed highlights the concept of the 'motherhood penalty,' where women experience income losses and limited career advancement after having children. The podcast discusses the need for men to share household duties and support women in balancing work and family life to address these gender disparities effectively. Social shifts towards gender equality, such as men adapting behaviors to impress women, are noted as potential factors that could impact China's birth rates and demographic future.