News, Photos, Story Human Rights, Culture, Poltics, Economy

Claim: Divorced women bring down morals


Published: March 20, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Print story
Email to a friend
Font size:
GONGZHULING, China, March 20 (UPI) -- A group of women were fired from a company in Gongzhuling, China, because they had been divorced, a report said Thursday.

A saleswoman known as Liang, 30, and numerous other divorced female employees were given the ax at the company on Sunday, China Daily reported. The women, reportedly enraged by the action, pleaded with a senior manager for answers about why they were let go.

"Although it's unfair for them, it's a rule that has been in place for the last 20 years," said a senior manager at the company.

The manager said his superior worried that divorced female workers would foster indecent behavior with other workers, which could harm the appearance of the company, China Daily reported.

© 2008 United Press International. All Rights Reserved.
This material may not be reproduced, redistributed, or manipulated in any form.
Print story
Order reprints
Email to a friend
Post comment
See Also:

CATHEDRAL LIGHTS
Light patterns and images are projected on Washington's National Cathedral during a "Lighting to Unite" program in Washington on May 9, 2008. Swiss lighting artist Gerry Hofstetter illuminated the south and west sides of the multi-denomination Cathedral to delight of area residents and in celebration of the Cathedral's centennial. (UPI Photo/Pat Benic)
Lights and images adorn the National Cathedral in Washington
Full Photo | Slideshow