Question

Gender inequality is a serious issue faced by women in Japan and China. Explain the challenges that women face in these countries.

Answer 1

In Japan, gender inequality is apparent in the different aspects of social life. It ranked 21st our 188 countries in the gender inequality index. From family to political representation, women face difficulties. The country's family values has been shaped by the female as the homemaker and the male earner. It makes it challenging for women to break from what is historically typical and rise to be part of the "visible" paid economy.

In China, earning inequality has become a notable issue as the women were paid only 75.4% of what men were paid. The women have not been given the same education and work opportunities as the men do. The women have suffered occupational segregation, unemployment or retained in care-oriented career fields. There is also great pressure from family as the women were considered "surplus" if they do not get married by their late twenties.