Changes in Japanese women's attitudes toward their careers
Once, people thought it that women should stay at home and do house chores. Japanese women were also thought it was natural. However, they have been participating in social affairs.
After women's liberation, Japanese women were also inspired to work outside of the home little by little. But at that time, working or having careers was so hard for them. They faced gender discrimination and were thought of lightly; nevertheless, thanks to an economic growth and recognition of women's education, now it's natural. They're going into the world rapidly and taking on careers with eagerness. The eagerness has been changing their life styles, too. After they got married and gave birth, many women tend to continue working. However, we can't deny that gender discrimination and hardship to continue working still remain, moreover, that agonize themselves. On top of that, it's true there's a gap between their needs and companies' views.
They'll pursue their happiness and careers more and more from now on. We should reconsider our present social style to meet the gap and create surroundings called a work-life balance.
