Draft safeguards would mark major development in women’s rights as China faces calls for gender equality
Zhou Xiaoxuan, widely seen as the face of the country’s #Metoo movement, lost a sexual harassment case she had brought against a well-known TV host in September.Zhou Xiaoxuan, widely seen as the face of the country’s #Metoo movement, lost a sexual harassment case she had brought against a well-known TV host in September.Last modified on Tue 21 Dec 2021 07.58 GMT
The major draft revision was presented to China’s top lawmaking body for deliberation on Monday. The amendment marks a significant development in the country’s women’s rights legislation since it was implemented almost three decades ago.Under the proposal, any comments with sexual connotations, inappropriate bodily behaviour, sexually explicit images, or suggestions of benefits in exchange for sex towards a woman without her consent constitutes sexual harassment, according to Reuters.
An employer would also breach the proposed laws if they fire or reduce a woman’s salary for getting married, becoming pregnant, taking maternity leave, or breastfeeding in the workplace. All schools and employers are also encouraged to implement systems to prevent sexual harassment. The standing committee of the National People’s Congress is expected to debate the amendments to the Law on the Protection of Women’s Rights and Interests on Friday at the earliest. The implementation timeline remains unclear.
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