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'Housewives contribute to society, too'

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Updated: 2015-03-08 18:26:31

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'Housewives contribute to society, too'

Dong Mingzhu, president of Gree Electric Appliances Inc and an NPC deputy, is interviewed at the press conference on gender equality in Beijing, March 7, 2015. [Photo/IC]

Dong Mingzhu, the National People's Congress and president of GREE, said she would like to see more women join the workforce, but added that women who stay at home to take care of their families also contribute to society.

We all should be proud of living in an age where women are encouraged to leave home and choose their careers. With entrepreneurial atmosphere and spirit of innovation all around, everyone can find the role that suits them best, said Dong Mingzhu.

@tongyizhongguodaye, via Sina Weibo

After giving birth, my wife quite her job, although she was good in it, and tried to do housework but wasn't able to handle it. So I left my job and started taking care of the house.

@jiuzhuanxielinghuaqina, via in Sina Weibo

It's a couple's common duty to protect the marrige and manage the family. We don't have to specify who should do what.

Of course, every family has its own way of living; lifestyles cannot be cloned.

@Qingshanzuiren via Sina Weibo

So, from now on man is no longer a real man?

@weirenshuiyue

If a man does the housework, who will support the family?

@huahenla via Sina Weibo

In Chinese family, income decides one's place in a family.

@jinglangyucai via Sina Weibo

If the couples reach an agreement, some stereotypes can be broken.

@zsz-j via Sina Weibo