Just like what I thought, status of women in Japan is still lower than men's. Although "Japan changed many of these traditions and allow women greater economic freedom and participation since World War II"(http://www.ehow.com/info_8463770_traditional-gender-roles-japanese.html, 2013). However, discrimination still occurs sometimes. And traditional ideology still affects a lot of Japanese.
In the past, the social rules of men in Japan are to be the primary income earners and the primary decision makers in the house. They had rights to be in control of the money at home. For women, they could only stay at home and take care of children. They were not allowed to work outside. Their primary job was to manage the children's education and health.
By researching, we know that "Japan has traditionally shunned away from equal rights and women's right laws with regard to employment. Women were traditionally discouraged from, or even prevented from, entering the workplace" (http://www.ehow.com/info_8463770_traditional-gender-roles-japanese.html, 2013). In a word, women and men would have unequal opportunities when they were finding jobs. Men would have more chances of employment.
Nowadays, gender roles in Japan are in a constant state of evolution. "Recent changes in Japan's economy are tipping the scales in the favor of women who want to pursue a career. Recession is forcing many women out of the home and into the workplace. Much like the western view towards women changed, the Japanese are beginning to take positive steps towards increased gender equality"(http://www.helium.com/items/1009837-japanese-views-on-gender-roles). We can see that the gender roles are changing now in Japan, even in the world.
Citation:
Traditional gender roles of Japanese (2013). Retrieved from
http://www.ehow.com/info_8463770_traditional-gender-roles-japanese.html
Japanese views on gender roles (2013). http://www.helium.com/items/1009837-japanese-views-on-gender-roles
In the past, the social rules of men in Japan are to be the primary income earners and the primary decision makers in the house. They had rights to be in control of the money at home. For women, they could only stay at home and take care of children. They were not allowed to work outside. Their primary job was to manage the children's education and health.
By researching, we know that "Japan has traditionally shunned away from equal rights and women's right laws with regard to employment. Women were traditionally discouraged from, or even prevented from, entering the workplace" (http://www.ehow.com/info_8463770_traditional-gender-roles-japanese.html, 2013). In a word, women and men would have unequal opportunities when they were finding jobs. Men would have more chances of employment.
Nowadays, gender roles in Japan are in a constant state of evolution. "Recent changes in Japan's economy are tipping the scales in the favor of women who want to pursue a career. Recession is forcing many women out of the home and into the workplace. Much like the western view towards women changed, the Japanese are beginning to take positive steps towards increased gender equality"(http://www.helium.com/items/1009837-japanese-views-on-gender-roles). We can see that the gender roles are changing now in Japan, even in the world.
Citation:
Traditional gender roles of Japanese (2013). Retrieved from
http://www.ehow.com/info_8463770_traditional-gender-roles-japanese.html
Japanese views on gender roles (2013). http://www.helium.com/items/1009837-japanese-views-on-gender-roles