Asian Women in Transitions: How Modernization Affects Their Lives

East Asia is the region which has experienced unprecedented growth in the past few decades. This growth resulted in the increase in education opportunities and the empowerment of women. Modernization and globalization provided opportunities for many women in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwa...

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Main Author Chiang, Linda H
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published 2002
Subjects
Asia
China
Cultural Context
Educational Opportunities
Empowerment
Females
Feminism
Foreign Countries
Geographic Regions
Globalization
Hong Kong
Japan
Korea
Modernization
Singapore
Taiwan
South Korea
Singapore
Hong Kong
Asia
China
Japan
Taiwan
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Summary:East Asia is the region which has experienced unprecedented growth in the past few decades. This growth resulted in the increase in education opportunities and the empowerment of women. Modernization and globalization provided opportunities for many women in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan. Modern Asian women can obtain higher education and gain status in their careers; they are at the crossroads between tradition and modernity. This paper provides information about the women's movements in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. Readers obtain an understanding of globalization and its impact on women's lives in these societies. It concludes that the status of women has improved dramatically over the last 30 years; but there are still obstacles that prevent women from achieving equity in political participation, equal pay, and equal share of household responsibilities. Contains a 13-item bibliography. (Author/BT)