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…

Aspects of women's employment and status, as well as equality of opportunity and wages, in various countries are examined. (SK)

Presents interviews with a female college graduate and a male factory director concerning women graduates' opportunities in China's labor force. Suggests that Chinese managers fear that women will abandon job obligations in favor of family concerns. Lists four reasons that the factory director gave for failing to hire female workers. (SG)

Presents views of astrophysicist, Fang Lizhi, concerning lack of recognition for roles intellectuals can and should play in Chinese social progress. Laments lack of employment opportunities and intellectuals' tendency to become government lackeys. Challenges intellectuals to become independent, to assume a leading role. Sees hope in the 1980s…

Although Chinese government policies officially support the equality of the sexes, stereotyped views about the nature of men and women often serve to perpetuate discrimination and to keep women in inferior positions. Women are often segregated into lower paying jobs because of stereotypical views about what is natural for women to do. Despite…

As the Chinese economy opens up to the outside world, the decision to engage in joint ventures with foreign capital is among the most important national policies. Significant direct consequences of joint ventures are the influx of foreign capital, expanding exports, and employment creation. However, the great importance of joint ventures lies in…

Reflects on problems facing Radio and Television Universities in China, including limitation of television transmission time (although this could become less significant with planned development of multimedia learning package use); course content; cost effectiveness; and graduate employment prospects. Recent developments due to internal and…

A series of articles discusses vocational training for youth, employment standards for the disabled, and educational reform movements in the United States. (SK)

The author describes characteristics of social science publications which suggest that in the future there will be an improved research climate for Chinese scholars and improved opportunities for collaborative work between Chinese and foreign researchers. The publications used as the data base for this presentation are quarterly or bimonthly…

Societal conditions and higher education in China are discussed based on a recent trip to the People's Republic of China, conversations with representatives from the Ministry of Education, and visits to Chungshan University in Kwangchow (Canton), Futan University in Shanghai, the University of Szechwan in Chengtu, and Chiaotung (Communications)…

Discussion of the current state of affairs in the field of library and information science in China highlights the specialty of science and technology information science. The information education system and curriculum are described, illiteracy and attitudes toward information are discussed, and the need for continuing education is suggested.…

Discusses views of former students of the faculty with respect to the Chinese language program at an Australian university, including their needs and expectations of the program, suggestions for improving the program and perceived successful features and views on how well the program prepares students for China-related business dealings and…

This document contains the following papers examining current developments in self-directed learning: "Self-Directed Learning: Challenges and Opportunities" (Huey B. Long); "Examination of Self-Directed Learning Readiness and Selected Demographic Variables of Top Female Executives" (Lucy M. Guglielmino); "Enhancing…