Comparing Legal Approaches to Workplace Gender Discrimination: A Study of Canada and China

Adora Zimo Zhu

2025

Abstract

This paper compares the regulation of workplace gender discrimination in Canada and China, focusing on differences in legal definitions, judicial practices, and enforcement mechanisms. The study finds that while Canada has developed a relatively complete system with clear legal standards, independent enforcement bodies, and strong public awareness, China still faces challenges such as vague legal language, weak enforcement structures, and deeply rooted traditional gender norms. Drawing on Canada’s experience, the paper proposes several recommendations for improving China’s legal framework, including clarifying legal definitions, establishing independent enforcement agencies, strengthening protections for victims, and promoting gender equality through public education and workplace accountability. The aim of this research is to provide practical suggestions to help strengthen China's system for regulating workplace gender discrimination and to contribute to broader efforts to promote gender equality in the labor market.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Zhu A. (2025). Comparing Legal Approaches to Workplace Gender Discrimination: A Study of Canada and China. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS; ISBN 978-989-758-785-6, SciTePress, pages 138-143. DOI: 10.5220/0014298400004859

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icplss25,
author={Adora Zimo Zhu},
title={Comparing Legal Approaches to Workplace Gender Discrimination: A Study of Canada and China},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS},
year={2025},
pages={138-143},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014298400004859},
isbn={978-989-758-785-6},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS
TI - Comparing Legal Approaches to Workplace Gender Discrimination: A Study of Canada and China
SN - 978-989-758-785-6
AU - Zhu A.
PY - 2025
SP - 138
EP - 143
DO - 10.5220/0014298400004859
PB - SciTePress