Why do women stay late at the office?

The lights shining from the city's skyscrapers brighten the nighttime darkness of Beijing. Professionals in this city always work very late, either because they have to or want to, or both.

However, social commentary on this phenomenon varies for men and women. For men, people accept that they are staying behind late to work, but for women, they are often seen as avoiding home and are referred to as "not-going-home women".

Here is a list of reasons why many women choose to work late.