Should Japan make more efforts to achieve gender équity?
Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense, but in my view, the government’s efforts for gender equity is insufficient, so it should act more to improve the current situation. Now let me explain the details.
First, Japan has the lowest gender gap rating among developed nations, because of fewer female politicians and corporate executives. Plus, many Japanese women face discrimination in their salaries, promotions, and even layoffs. The international community has criticized this, so Japan must improve this embarrassing situation promptly.
Next, achieving gender équity is crucial to Japan’s economic growth and competitiveness. Because without sufficient skilled workforce, Japan’s economy could stagnate, resulting in lower tax revenues, and possible collapse social systems in turn. So, it is important to have intelligent and skilled workers, corporate leaders, and lawmakers in our society.
On this point, the UN Sustainable Development Goals have listed ‘achieving gender equity’ as one of their key challenges. So, the government and companies must come together to achieve a healthy and vibrant society for everyone. Thank you for your attention. [180 words Type-G]