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Strengthening the role of ethnic minority women in science and medicine in China.

Authors :
Jiayue Hu
Fu Gao, George
Ji-Long Chen
Hu, Jiayue
Gao, George Fu
Chen, Ji-Long
Source :
Lancet. 2/9/2019, Vol. 393 Issue 10171, p527-528. 2p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article discusses on improving the representation of women in the fields of science and medicine in China. Topics discussed include issues related to women such as poor educational facilities, absence of high quality teaching, and domestic responsibilities; loss of opportunities in remote areas to receive higher education; and efforts by the Chinese government in order to improve educational and medical facilities in remote and underdeveloped minority areas.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
393
Issue :
10171
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
134781946
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32108-1