Article 48   Women in the People's Republic of China enjoy equal rights with men in all spheres of life, in political, economic, cultural, social and family life.
        The State protects the rights and interests of women, applies the principle of equal pay for equal work to men and women alike and trains and selects cadres from among women.
        Article 49   Marriage, the family and mother and child are protected by the State.
        Both husband and wife have the duty to practice family planning.
        Parents have the duty to rear and educate their children who are minors, and children who have come of age have the duty to support and assist their parents.
        Violation of the freedom of marriage is prohibited. Maltreatment of old people, women and children is prohibited.