Thinking about gender
What is the global standard in terms of gender equality? Who decide it? People say that gender equality in Japan is far behind other countries, such as the U.S, Germany, France, Britain and others. It is true that the numbers of Japanese women in politics, government and business are quite fewer than those in the listed countries. However, the reason is not simple. Each gender has own superior characteristics to another. The society needs more suitable gender to the occasion. There might be historical and cultural reasons for that matter.
As a matter of fact, we cannot find any institutional obstacles against gender equality in Japan. Furthermore, nobody can legally prohibit women’s participation into the society. The doors are open for every woman. Actually the number of women has been rapidly increasing in almost every social stage. For instance, if you see the Kobe Gaidai campus, it is obvious that women are not subordinate to men.
Some people say that the government assistance is needed for gender equality, especially for woman’s participation in the society. If we consider that men and women stand on an equal footing, such a support may not be fair for every one of us. Notwithstanding if men or women, we are given equal chance for the possible success. Whether we will be able to succeed or not, it entirely depends on our efforts and some luck.
As a consequent, I have no doubt that any obstacles for gender equality should be excluded to build up free and motivational society. Every people will be rewarded by each efforts and competence regardless gender. However, it will take proper time for good landing; indeed, the true reason of gender bias remains in the customs and people’s mind.
what you mentioned above cannot come true under the relationship between us and Japanese government...i think. It may be the government which has the task to beat so far.
返信削除I agree with your opinion about the main reason of gender bias. People have to change the old fashioned way of thinking, don't they?
返信削除I hope, as you think 'the free and motivational society where every people can get rewarded by each efforts without regard to sex' become true! I wish for Japanese government's strive to make it real.
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