The Impact of Economic Development on Rural Women in China (UNU, 1993, 85 pages): (introductory text...)

The Impact of Economic Development on Rural Women in China (UNU, 1993, 85 pages)

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Note to the reader from the UNU

Preface

1. Agricultural development and the changing status and roles of rural women in China

2. The research project

2.1 Objectives

2.2 The field locations

2.3 Research process, methodology, and instruments

3. Analysis of the field survey findings

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3.1 Changes in women's formal education

3.2 Adult education for woman

3.3 The impact of economic development on rural women's occupational structure

3.4 The impact of economic development on rural women's income

3.5 Changes in the marriage situation

3.6 Home relocation

3.7 Childbirth, family planning, and mother and child health care

3.8 Family structure

3.9 Family relationships

3.10 Intergenerational relations of elderly women

3.11 Leisure time

3.12 Changes in women's value concepts, aspirations, and ideals

Conclusions and suggestions for decision makers

Appendix 1. General survey form

Appendix 2. Findings from the general survey

Appendix 3. Quantitative questionnaire

Appendix 4. Life-history matrix

Appendix 4. Qualitative questionnaire

Appendix 6. Time-allocation forms

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All-China Women's Federation

A report of the United Nations University Household, Gender, and Age Project

The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations University.

The map of China is provided for general orientation; the boundaries shown do not imply official endorsement.

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