Gender Equality in the Chinese Workplace

Gender Equality in the Chinese Workplace

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video discusses gender equality in the Chinese workplace, highlighting the disparity in salaries between men and women. It shares statistics showing that 70% of Chinese women contribute to the economy, yet earn only 76% of what men earn. The video also explores cultural differences in job interviews, where personal questions are common, and discusses the concept of 'high-risk employees' related to potential life changes like marriage and childbirth. It concludes with a discussion on workplace discrimination based on physiological traits.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Chinese women are involved in the country's economic development?

80%

60%

50%

70%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of gender equality, what is the 'glass ceiling'?

An invisible barrier to advancement

A social role for women

A type of gender-based pay

A transparent roof in offices

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What cultural difference is highlighted in the personal anecdote about job interviews?

The role of gender in promotions

The importance of education

The separation of work and personal life

The significance of teamwork

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might employers in China consider some employees 'high-risk'?

They have a history of job-hopping

They are likely to take maternity or marriage leave

They demand higher salaries

They lack necessary skills

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common reason for asking personal questions in Chinese job interviews?

To understand family background

To predict potential leave for marriage or childbirth

To evaluate technical expertise

To assess language skills

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of discrimination is briefly mentioned towards the end of the video?

Age discrimination

Racial discrimination

Educational discrimination

Physiological trait discrimination

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the promotional offer mentioned in the video?

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