Symposium Announcement

Beyond the Gender Gap in Japan



Doshisha University

Karasuma Campus, Shikokan SK102

Friday January 18th, 2019

3.00p.m.-6.30p.m.

Language: English


Measures of gender equality confirm that Japan - a wealthy, secular country with a highly-educated population - has high levels of gender inequality. This research investigated why Japanese women enjoy a high sense of well-being in this context of inequality. The presenters examine various aspects of the lived experiences of women: in their families, in relationships, at work, in their leisure time, and in politics