Based on the new statistics, about ten percent of the working women in Taiwan are carrying a lot of weight on their shoulders, given the fact that they have to watch over the young and the old. And even the stay-at-home moms are saying that they are under immense pressure, both mentally and physically for taking care of family members in addition to the house chores they are obligated to do.

Whether its household chores, cooking dinner, or taking care of their elderly parents or children, women have always been expected to assume such responsibilities.

But many women have to do this work while giving up employment opportunities.

Specializing in long term home attendant training, the Peng Wan-Ru Foundation, observed that over the last three years alone, the training of family attendants increased by 200 people though those receiving services increased by 6,000.

This means an increase in the burden of housework for women. And for professional women, according to the Council of Labor Affair's survey, 10% of professional women in addition to working have to come home and care for children or are the primary caregivers for disabled individuals.

In order to alleviate the pressure on modern women, the government has been planning a support system, to allow women more chances to develop. At his year's National Women's Conference, issues such as women's employment, education, population, social participation and a total of 8 major issues will be discussed.

The Executive Yuan plans in 2012 to set up an office directly under the President that will be the Gender Equality Office.

This will promote gender equality-related affairs, so that women, regardless of their fields, can contribute their respective talents.