We note this point, while taking account of data limitations, in the empirical analysis. Section three describes the data and the econometric model, followed by the interpretation of the results. Summary remarks and policy implications conclude the paper. This was promulgated in the first National Programme for Women's Development in China (1995-2000) and in several laws including the 1992 Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests, and the 2008 China Employment Promotion Law.