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Chinese Tech Companies Post Men-Only Job Listings, Report Finds
Silicon Valley isn't the only tech hub guilty of widespread gender discrimination. Major Chinese tech companies like Huawei, Alibaba, and Tencent discriminate against women in their online job listings, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch. Some job postings directly state they are for men only, while others specify that women must have attractive appearances and even be a certain height.
Online job discrimination on the basis of gender is particularly stinging for women in China, as applying online is generally the first step towards securing a position. When recruiters specifically list men on their list of qualifications, women are shut out of the application process before they can even get their foot in the door.
The Human Rights Watch report says gender discrimination amongst major tech companies, as in the rest of Chinese society, is common and widespread.
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