The effect of motherhood on the labour force participation of married women in China

This paper explores the impact number of child(ren) and age on participation in labour force by married women China. Using logistic regression models with latest Chinese Family Panel Studies data, results show that: (1) odds LFP (Labour Force Participation) has decreased 20.7 per cent for one child 37.7 two or more children compared those without any child; (2) childbearing is stronger who are highly educated aged 30–39; (3) positively correlated mother's participation, a bigger effect coming from rural areas (i.e. an agricultural hukou), below 30, women.