Gender Role Attitudes in Hong Kong: Egalitarian versus Traditional Views
HKUST IEMS Thought Leadership Brief No. 101
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Industrialisation started in Hong Kong in the 1920’s. However, it wasn’t until the 1960’s that we saw an increase in young women in the workforce driven by increased opportunities in the manufacturing sector (Lee, 2003; Salaff, 1982). In 2023, the percentage of workforce participation for women aged 15 and above in the region was about 52% against 64% for men (Census and Statistics Department, 2024; World Bank Group, 2024). The region has a median monthly wage gap of 6500 HKD between employed men and women (Census and Statistics Department, 2024).
About the Author
Arya Rachel Thomas is a post-doctoral fellow in the Division of Social Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Stuart Gietel-Basten is a Professor of Social Science and Public Policy at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He is also the Associate Dean (Research) of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Associate Director of the Center for Aging Science and Associate Director of Leadership and Public Policy Executive Education.
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