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Common Careers, Different Experiences: Women Managers in Hong Kong and Britain

Common Careers, Different Experiences: Women Managers in Hong Kong and Britain

Venter, Katharine

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ISBN10: 9622095372
ISBN13: 9789622095373
Publisher: Hong Kong Univ Pr
Published: Feb 1 2002
Pages: 256
Language: English
While there is extensive data on the experiences of women working in managerial positions in Britain, there is a dearth of such information in Hong Kong. Consequently much of our understanding and beliefs about these women's lives are based on issues that concern women in the West, such as subordination and the struggle for equal rights. There is also a widespread belief that women have made more progress in improving their position in Britain than Hong Kong. Using interviews, surveys and existing documentation, this book illustrates that these perceptions do not adequately explain the situation of women managers in Hong Kong. On the contrary, research shows that Hong Kong women managers enjoy a relatively smooth career path while those in Britain often experience downward occupational mobility and breaks in their careers. Through comparing the stories of women managers in Hong Kong and Britain and exploring how culture shapes their tales, Common Careers, Different Experiences urges us to revise our perceptions of women's experiences.

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