Although Chinese government policies officially support the equality of the sexes, stereotyped views about the nature of men and women often serve to perpetuate discrimination and to keep women in inferior positions. Women are often segregated into lower paying jobs because of stereotypical views about what is natural for women to do. Despite equal pay laws, Chinese women earn only 71.7% of what men earn. Physiological differences between men and women have been used as justification for certain protections in the workplace such as maternity leave. These protections, however, make women less desirable employees. Although the government has attempted to achieve equality for women through economic emancipation, a viable feminist theory has not been implemented. Chinese women have achieved success in professional occupations such as medicine, they are portrayed favorably in the media, and they are provided mentor role models by the Women's Federation. Masculinity and femininity are both valued in China and thus women's contributions to management are recognized. The similarities between Chinese managers and North American women managers warrants investigation. (ABL)