Women Make Big Strides in Past Century: Senior Woman Executive - Xinhua

On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the International Women's Day, a senior woman executive said that women have come a really long way in the last 100 years, but cautioned they are not quite there yet in terms of equal pay and equal treatment.

"We have made significant progress over the last 100 years. Women are respected for what they can bring to the job. A number of companies actively seek women for certain positions because they know what they can bring to the table: intelligence and a strong work ethic," Rita Athas, president of World Business Chicago (WBC), told Xinhua on Monday.

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