Gender Bias: Taking Root in Japanese Culture

Abstract

The gender gap in Japan is a serious problem. In world rankings, Japan is placed 116th out of 146 countries, which is the lowest rank in the G7. According to a graph related to this, it can be seen that Political Empowerment for women in Japan is also significantly less when compared to the global average. It means that gender issues are not fully supported by Japanese government. Today, we are going to talk about gender bias taking root in Japanese culture. First, we will introduce what the gender gap is like and how serious it is in Japan. Second, we will examine the difference between distinction and discrimination according to one’s lifetime. Third, we will talk about the gender issues in contemporary Japanese society. Finally, we will present our conclusion and propose some solutions based on our interpretation of the facts.