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Does the Female Labor Market Exhibit Name Effects? Evidence from China.

The article presents evidence from China showing the name effects of the female labor market. Topics discussed include Chinese naming customs and their impact on careers, socio-psychological functions of names within Chinese culture, relationship between name characteristics and occupational develop...

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Published in:Women's Studies Vol. 54; no. 8; pp. 875 - 901
Main Authors: Jiang, Changliu, Ning, Yi
Format: Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dec2025
Subjects:
Personal names
Women employees
Labor market
Chinese names
Occupations
Career development
Gender inequality
Culture
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article presents evidence from China showing the name effects of the female labor market. Topics discussed include Chinese naming customs and their impact on careers, socio-psychological functions of names within Chinese culture, relationship between name characteristics and occupational development, the interplay between gender, culture and societal expectations in career progressions, promotion of workplace gender equality and enhancement of occupational achievements of women.