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Discrimination against women occurs throughout the world, in all areas of life. Violations persist against women's rights despite condemnation by the international community in addition to individual countries. The women of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter China) face great discrimination as a result of the cultural traditions and values of the Chinese, which in large part are based on Confucian teachings. Mao Zedong attempted to eliminate the stratification between the sexes by placing extreme restrictions on the personal rights of all citizens.' Recently, the inherent biases against women in China have re-emerged, especially in the work force, due to the surge of the market economy.2 The Chinese government is loosening its traditionally tight grip on the economy, intending to allow the development of a market economy. Lifting some of the numerous regulations restricting private businesses allows employers more freedom to act on their biases and prejudices, resulting in an increase in gender-based employment discrimination in China. China does have extensive laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination against women, but they are not effectively enforced. The laws prohibit discrimination, mandate equal remuneration, and include protective measures for women. Despite the laws, gender-based discrimination in China's work force continues virtually unchecked. The United States and the United Nations have repeatedly condemned China's discrimination against women, as well as China's other human rights violations, which are beyond the scope of this comment. The Chinese government claims that it attempts to minimize its violations against women's rights.' Some sources even point to foreign-invested joint ventures as the primary violators of Chinese labor laws,4 which include anti-discrimination provisions. At the same time that foreigners are being blamed, the Chinese government discourages efforts by outside forces attempting to improve human rights practices.

Chinese Women Experience a Negative Side Effect of the Growing Private Sector in Gender-Based Employment Discrimination