What has been the impact of the socialist market economy on the circumstances of women's lives today? This collection presents original research on a range of key topics: women and politics, gender and migration, the effect of new employment relations in industry and agriculture, women's role in the household and attitudes to the one-child family, and the development of women's studies. Uniquely positioned as women social scientists from China, the contributors address vital issues in current debates on gender equality and (...) social transition. (shrink)