Men and women in Japan have equal rights, just as men and women in other developed countries do. Each gender has a role that is not clearly defined, but is present. These roles can be broken, but social stigmas and expectations can make this difficult. This can be true of any country.
One thing I noticed before and after coming here is that I've never heard of a powerful Japanese woman in the world of business. You see the typical salarymen (both old and young) everywhere, with their suits and briefcases. I read articles on the richest people in Japan. All dudes...(or at least the top 20 were, I got sick of clicking through pictures of old businessmen.)
Thing is, I've heard of a perception in Japan that once women get married, they are pressured to quit their jobs and become full-time housewives. Nothing wrong with being a full-time mom, but I would imagine it would make things harder for women who actually want careers with upward mobility (and aren't just waiting to find the right man to settle down with and become dedicated mothers.) I've seen way more women in certain jobs, like teaching, food services, etc. and men more so in business (there's lots of young female secretaries, though they probably won't ever become the company president.) It's interesting to see the gender lines when it comes to employment. Big business is still a man's world in Japan, it seems.
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What is your thesis here? How are your photos going along with your text?
Many might argue that males and females are not equal in Japan, and that gender roles are clearly defined. What is the basis of your statements?
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