CHAPTER 1: North Korea ’s Policies towar d Women

1. How women are perceived in North Korea 6

2. Gender equality policy 12

CHAPTER 2: Family Life of North Korean Women

1. Family system 25

2. Marriage and divorce 27

3. Pregnancy and childbirth 31

CHAPTER 3: Economic Act ivities of North Korean Women

1. Economic participation 38

2. Social policies in support of women’'s economic activities 44

CHAPTER 4: Social Act ivities of North Korean Women

1. Education 50

2. Politics 54

3. Public organization activities 58

CHAPTER 5: Chan ges in North Korean Women ’'s Lives after the Economic Crisis

1. Changes in the way of life and survival 71

2. Changes in life and perceptions 86

3. Changes in role and status 92

CHAPTER 6: Conc lusion