GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKFORCE OF JAPAN: AN ANALYSIS (2005-2015)
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Gender discrimination is a universal phenomenon. Japan is not exceptional in this regard. Although Japan is one of the most developed countries, still it is far behind with respect to gender equality. Analysis of data reveals that there is huge difference in the workforce participation of males and females in Japan. Participation of fenales always remained below 50% while it is above 70% for males. There is gender wise segregation of occupations in Japan. Administrative and managerial posts are mostly occupied by males. Female majority is found in clerical and service sector only. Another notable feature is that females are engaged largely in non-regular sector and they rarely promoted to regular one. Discrimination is also found in starting salary of new graduates. Structured law is needed to eradicate gender discrimination from workplace.
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Archana Jha
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