Mao's Feminist Reforms
"Reform is China’s second revolution.”
- Deng Xiaoping
- Deng Xiaoping
During Mao's time as head of the People's Republic of China (PRC), he made many reforms which gave women more rights.
Marriage Law of 1950 "This is a fundamental law relating to the interests of all men and women, second only in importance to the Constitution itself." - Mao Zedong “Marriage is based upon the complete willingness of the two parties. Neither party shall use compulsion." - Marriage Law of 1950 (passed by Mao) |
Healthcare
After Mao's reforms, women received the same health care benefits as men.
After Mao's reforms, women received the same health care benefits as men.