to audreychenjj The problem is, the mere factor that Chinese women outperformed Chinese men in US does not indicate Chinese women can achieve the status they deserve in US. You did not mention other races. Do Chinese women come here to compete with Chinese? Give me some example of Chinese woman(not US born Chinese) occupy top management position in any company in US. (Chinese company in US, Asian pacific division of US company and companies in China town are not inclusive). I agree that my comment went a little bit extreme. Yet, the comment also come from native speakers. I have been lived and worked in an environment that surrounded by native speakers for over 10 years. My ideology may sounds weird. However, as I observed and experienced, the status of Chinese women in US haven't showed cheerful sign. I may surrounded by racists because negative comments about Asian women are prevalent. I also may have different interpretation of the meaning of "decent job". If the term means any 24/7 occupation, I have no more comments. -- by 会员 rooneyfang (2011/5/5 21:30:27)
Hi there, I'm with you that Chinese girls come to this country not for competing with Chinese boys. I might get it too narrow. Just wanted to cheer LZ up stating that we do have some advantages. BTW, F-1 students are in the same pool when competing jobs.
And you're right that I can't give you many examples of Chinese female holding executive positions. That's exactly my point. I disagree with the statement that women dominate this country. ) It's a white male dominate society.
By decent jobs i meant 6-figure as annual base, nice benefits package, reasonable work/life balance, reasonable job security, corporate jobs. Not as sexy as being bankers in the street.
I got to this country 3 years ago. Lots to learn from Chinese folks like you, who spent 10 years with native speakers. ) Thanks for sharing with us your understanding of racism. |