Gender

What are the responsibilities of a father?

      First of all, a father should earn enough money for the family.  Sometimes, the mother may have a job, but it is the responsibility of a father to earn money.  Secondly, a father plays an important role when the family make a decesion.  When will they buy a house?  Where should the house locate?  It is the responsibility of a father to make decesions.

What are the responsibilities of a mother?

      First of all, a mother should take care of the family members, especially the children.  Secondly, a mother should do the housework.  So there are many stay at home mothers.

Do parents expect different things from sons than from daughters?

     I think parents expect different things from sons than from daughters.  For a son, parents may hope he study hard and have a good job.  On the other hand, for  a daughter, parents may hope she grow up happily and marry with a good man. 

Are there any professions that have more women than men in your country?

     Yes, there are some professions that have more women than men in China, such as nurse, accountant, teacher and so on.  For example, I am an accountant.  When I studied in the university, there were 47 students in my class, making up of 31 girls and 16 boys.  In my department, there are 7 men and 12 women. 

Should boys and girls be brought up differently?

     Yes, I think so.  There is an old Chinese proverb that says "Daughters should be raised with an affluent life-style, while sons should be bred with an impoverished one."  This means a son should be taught how to live by himself and a daughter should be taught how to live graciously.