The 43 years from 1951 - 1994 illustrate a short
span of time in history. Yet during this time, Tibetan women
have completed an historic leap from being slaves to masters
of the country.
A profound change has occurred
regarding the status of Tibetan women in politics, eonomics,
society and culture, as well as in their spirtual outlook.
These changes stem from the peaceful liberation of Tibet and
the Democratic Reform, the building of the socialist
material and spiritual civilization and from the economic
reform and open-door policy to the world. The changes also
come from the efforts of the Tibetan women
themselves.
Although the changes and progress
have been gerat, a gap still exists as compared to the goal
Tibetan women want to realize and the requirements in
realizing socialist modernization in China. The educational
level of Tibetan women in still relatively low, which has
created obstacles in the path of women's improved and
extensive participation of government and political affairs,
and in economical construction and social
development.
Notable results have been achieved
in women's and children's health service in Tibet. However,
the network is not latrge enough. Remnants of the feudal
idea of regarding men as superior to women still prevail in
some places. Shortcomings and problems also
exist.
These problems are mainly caused by
Tibet's history and geographical conditions, but gradually,
they are being solved . A more more prosperous new Tibet
will inevitably emerge at the root of the world; the Tibetan
women are positive of this.
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