Lawmakers seek more protection for women

National People's Congress deputies are urging the government to draw up regulations and policies to prevent gender discrimination in the labor market.

According to a recent survey conducted by the All-China Women's Federation, 56.7 percent of female university graduates said their chances of landing a job is slimmer compared to male counterparts. The federation said female job hunters in urban areas are four times more likely to be turned for a job than men.

Deputies at the 12th NPC in Beijing suggested that gender stereotypes and insufficient regulations protecting women are still major obstacles in the country despite progress in the fight against workplace inequality.