The Corners of Megacities: A Study on Women’s Employment Pathways in Marginal Urban Villages: An Empirical Analysis based on Jiangcun, Jianggao Town, Guangzhou

Xiaoying Zheng; Jingyu Zhong; Shaofen Liang

doi:10.54691/3d1k0350

Authors

Xiaoying Zheng
Jingyu Zhong
Shaofen Liang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/3d1k0350

Keywords:

Women; Employment; Marginal Urban Villages; Guangzhou; Jianggao.

Abstract

This thesis focuses on the employment situation of women in Jiangcun, Guangzhou City. It aims to gain an in-depth understanding of their occupational distribution, work conditions, challenges, and needs across different industries, age groups, and educational levels. The team conducted in-depth interviews with 65 individuals, and conducted a questionnaire survey among 175 people, covering professional women in Jianggao, human resource representatives at job fairs, men, and other groups. This research obtained rich and authentic first-hand data. Through field visits and data analysis, this study provides a foundation for exploring strategies to promote female employment. The research found that married women in the local area face many challenges in the employment field, such as transportation difficulties, post-childbirth employment barriers, and the struggle to balance family and career. Specific countermeasures were proposed to address these issues, providing specific case studies and data support for the study of women’s job-seeking problems in marginal urban villages.

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