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"strategic pregnancy": a double-edged sword for working women

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'strategic pregnancy'——this word is full of contradictions and complex emotions in the context of working women. it symbolizes their active pursuit of career and family, but also implies helplessness and frustration.

for example, let’s look at a case handled by lin hao, in which a 20-year-old girl named xiao bei became pregnant shortly after she started working. the company did not arrange a pre-employment physical examination, and she did not inform the company of her pregnancy. she was not fired until the end of her three-month probation period. although xiao bei believed that she did not deliberately conceal the fact, she eventually accepted the company’s punishment with a severance pay of more than 10,000 yuan.

this phenomenon of "strategic pregnancy" is not accidental; it is more of a social problem that reflects the pressures and struggles women face in the workplace.

social pressure and personal difficulties:women in the workplace face tremendous pressure. on the one hand, there is work pressure, and on the other hand, there are family responsibilities. they need to constantly balance their career and family, which undoubtedly brings a lot of psychological burden.

meaning of pregnancy: "pregnancy" is not only a physiological symbol, it is also a mark of social identity and status, and even a political symbol. many women have to choose pregnancy in order to pursue higher positions and better living conditions, and "strategic pregnancy" has become a survival strategy for them in the workplace.

law and reality: the law also gives women more rights. for example, article 8 of the special provisions on labor protection for female employees stipulates that the maternity allowance for female employees during their maternity leave shall be paid by the maternity insurance fund according to the employer's average monthly salary of employees in the previous year for those who have participated in maternity insurance; for those who have not participated in maternity insurance, the employer shall pay according to the salary of the female employee before the maternity leave.

balance and choice: when choosing to get pregnant or give up pregnancy, working women need to weigh the pros and cons and make the decision that suits them best. they need to find the balance between their own value and life, and at the same time, they must work hard to maintain their own life value.

this is just part of the complex issues faced by women in the workplace, which reflects the continuous exploration and adjustment of society and individuals between gender roles, reproductive choices, career development and family responsibilities.

ultimately, i hope to see more women gain equal opportunities in the workplace, realize their personal values, and find their own balance.