NEARLY 76 PERCENT OF JOB-SEEKING GRADUATES have faced employment discrimination on the basis of their gender, educational background, and in some cases their hometowns and astrological signs, according to a recent survey on graduate employment. Beijing Youth Daily commented on Sunday:

Among all kinds of discrimination, the preference for male employees has long been a sore point in the job market of many countries.

Legislative attempts have been made globally to address the dilemma of discrimination toward women in the job market. The United States has passed laws guaranteeing equal pay and access to employment to protect underprivileged job seekers, including women.