Gao Xiaoxian A Presentation by Garcia Waldron China and Feminism Gao Xiaoxian A Presentation by Garcia Waldron

Profile Born in 1948 Eldest of at least 3 female children Raised in rural China by her paternal grandmother Secretary General of the Shaanxi Research association for Women and Family

Cultural and Social Change Reforms in the Chinese economy helped propel the Feminism Movement There was a preference for male workers Human trafficking Reforms in the Chinese economy permeated the different social and economic sectors of China. There was a preference for male workers resulting in university educated women being unable to find jobs.

Early Influences Eldest child and showered with attention Had to endure hearing her grandmother tell neighbors that her son had no kids. Internalized this rejection and inspired her to be competitive with boys Subsequently she has been sensitive to gender issues. Rejected a recruitment post based solely on being a married female. Obtained the post because the organization was under pressure of losing an associated quota of 30 workers if they did not relent.

Strategic Management Principles Untrained in management principles Gao intuitively relied on strategic management principles to evaluate her organizations. Continued re-evaluation and analysis of past and current procedures to assess their effectiveness Used psychological testing as part of the interview process Implemented as standard recruitment process a psyche evaluation. Employed both Qualitative and Quantitative Methods to evaluate and analyse women’s issues. The philosophies, concepts and principles used to run an organization are very important. A feminist organization should challenge Recognized that having laws alone does not guarantee equality. Disadvantaged groups need support services and help Continuing academic studies on its own is ineffective

Support Services Initiated 1996 established the hotline counseling service 1998 established the legal help center 1999 a small gender training group was established 2001 domestic abuse and prevention special counselling line was established