What Japanese women are saying about discrimination in Japan
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- Опубликовано: 12 авг 2018
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- After the recent news about Tokyo Medical University, Japanese women took to twitter to share their own stories of gender discrimination.
If you want to respond to any of the tweets, you can use this phrase:
(Your country's name)から応援しています！
#私たちは女性差別に怒っていい
Which means "I'm supporting you from (country name)!"
Sources:
[1] (Japanese) www.mhlw.go.jp/bunya/koyoukin...
[2] www.stat.go.jp/data/shakai/201...
[3] www.japantimes.co.jp/news/201...
[4] www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO...
[5] (Japanese) www.mhlw.go.jp/file/06-Seisak...
[6] newsroom.nissan-global.com/re...
[7] www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGGR...
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Women in Japan are called defective when they haven't given birth but are also punished when they're pregnant or already have families? Almost sounds like they can't win no matter what 🤔
yup, that's what sexism is
Yes
This is also why female sex drives in America are repressed and why so many come off as uninterested, because women are stressed from either being viewed as prude or slutty and there is a lot of pressure on them in that world.
Seymour Disapproves JAHHHPANNNNN
It's exactly what I was thinking, what a pity!
Getting pregnant then fired? You ask me how do you have low fertility rate, Japan?
sinister blade
how they want their society to be bigger if they don't respect women especially the pregnant women !?
exactly.
maybe that's why they dont want to get pregnant because they could lose their job
Explain the Scandinavian countries? Most gender equality, high social safety net, low fertility.
2 highest
Iceland: 2 children, population 300k
Greenland: 1.99 children, population 50k
Sweden: 1.88 children, population 9mil
Norway: 1.85 children, population 5mil
Finland: 1.75 children, population 5mil
Denmark: 1.73 children, population 5mil
UhHuh because we realise this world is overpopulated and having plenty of kids isnt necessary. We dont need our populations to grow.
Jenny Swedin Say that to the old labors in Japan. The workers in tea fields are up to 70 fucking years old. It's your grandmas, your grandpa's still working carrying heavy baskets of tea leaves under the sun.
I'm a man and I'm the main caretaker at my house. I do the cleaning, gardening, and sometimes cooking. It frustrates me when others call it "women's work." In my opinion if you can't take care of your own home then you don't have any right to call yourself a responsible adult.
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@Вячеслав Руднев He didn't say that all men should do it.
@Вячеслав Руднев why are you so offended? He's right
@Вячеслав Руднев you're misinterpreting what he said. You HAVE to be able to take care of your house, it's a necessity. Unless you want to live in a filthy house... 🤷
@Вячеслав Руднев and he didn't say "man" in the last sentence. He said "responsible adult". Responsible adults can take care of their houses. If you don't want to, you can just hire a housekeeper. You're still taking care of your house in a way. Unless what you meant is "a responsible adult can earn their own money", then your comparison is wrong.
I had a Japanese male friend That i knew for a couple of years. I went to visit for a holiday leaving myself in his care. I was sexually assaulted the first night I arrived. I had never given mixed signals, I naturally dress conservative so no western misinterpretation with low cut tops or anything. I was completely blind sighted. I couldn’t go to the police because they feel if your a*single* woman and you stay in a *mans* house. You should expect nothing less. When I asked this friend why he did this to me, was told “I like you so what’s the problem?!” During the day I was shown around, sight seeing, watered and fed. But at night I was expected to pay for that kindness. In his mind he did nothing wrong. Women oppression runs deeper than just the work place. It was the most terrifying experience of my life. I won’t travel there alone again.
That's disturbing! And really sad. I'm sorry that happened to you. :( And here in America we apparently have a "rape culture", but as a woman I don't ever feel afraid and have never been sexually harassed or anything like that... to me THIS is rape culture. I'm surprised Japan is still like this.
@@meganboomershine4110 scary
I am so sorry this happened and angry on your behalf. That is apalling. I hope you had support from friends and family after it happened and the fact that the police victim blamed you makes me want to go to that police station and bash their heads against a wall.
Sending internet hugs. ❤️
Don't let it stop you travelling alone. I've travelled alone to Japan for over 10years, yes I've been harassed by creepy Japanese men, but nothing this bad. Not everyone is as utterly disgusting as this "friend" who you shouldn't call a friend. Hope you're ok.
@@meganboomershine4110
Just because *you* don't have those experiences, doesn't mean *no one* does.
I'm a 21 years old Japanese female. I'm sorry if my English is wrong or strange.
Those stories are really disgusting, and I sympathize them.
But I feel uneasy about that lots of Japanese men around me say ''Nowadays women have asserted their rights too much so now we ARE discriminated.'' This is what most Japanese young men think, and some Japanese comments here are saying similar things. I'm sure that in some cases, men also are discriminated in Japan, but I don't get it some people say that ''they are just lying'' to lots of women appeal for their experiences like this video.
I mean problems of men and women are not divided, of course we're not fighting like men v.s. women. For example, ''women-only cars in train'' is popular topic about discrimination against men in Japan. I don't mean to take side with women-only cars but in the first, this was made to decrease sexual assault on women. I understand this is really serious problem so much because actually I also have been suffered from sexual assault in the train for several times (moreover, it was first time when I was elementary school student). Those problems are related and both of them are supposed to be solved.
I hope to Japan changes easier to live for men, women and others.
Mine K keeping men and women separately on the train would help lower the amount of sexual assault and harrassment, but it won't solve society's problem of keeping males and females separate their whole lives from childhood on. The division is what causes misunderstanding and inability to relate to each other later. Because of these strict ideas about what a man and a woman should be like, it makes it easier for men to dehumanize and generalize women.
Men always accuse women of lying when we bring up the sexism we were victims of. Men always think equality is oppressive to them. It's not just in Japan, that's everywhere; I live in Canada and though I think women's rights are overall more advanced here, men repeat the same refrain.
We in the United States are with you! You’re right to be angry, what they did was wrong. You can change things if you mobilize and work together to fight back! ❤️❤️❤️
The Japanese need to speak up and protest against this discrimination. Japanese are very laid back in mentality but if you want change, you need to come forward and be as loud as you can.
Thanks for sharing!
The same thing happens here in the West. Whenever discrimination of whatever sort gets brought up, people respond with
-"it's worse in other countries " (they usually refer to third world countries)
- "stop being so sensitive"
-" it's actually worse for us because of so and so reasons"
-" it's your fault for trying to be like men"
-" stop trying to be a man and people will start to like you"
Don't get discouraged and know we are going through the same thing on the other side of the ocean :/
"Your not complete until you get married and have kids." But then fires them for being pregnant or holds them hostage until they quit.
Yeah....if that's not misogyny I don't know what is
Why are kids and marriage so important in Asian countries??? I'm an American MGTOW and I'll never be married nor have kids. And it's completely respected here!
Triggered Feminist username checks out
just wants a reason to fire them i guess
Triggered Feminist Where in America do you live? People pressure women to get married and have kids all the time. And then get mad when the woman can't handle children or doesn't like having children
When I taught English in Fukuoka, I used cards to practice job titles. I made them with stock images from the internet. The images for doctor and nurse are a women and man respectively. I loved correcting my students when they assumed the man was the doctor and visa versa. It led to a mini lesson on how men can be nurses and women can be doctors. We had good conversations about how we can choose what we want to do regardless of gender.
You’re a really good teacher.
We stan Walter
Unfortunately, as shown with this controversy, its easy to see that they cant *really* choose what they want to do despite gender
@@ninjanippledog725 That doesn't mean they shouldn't be told they're supposed to have a right to choose (even when it's taken away form them)
Good on you! Both my mum and dad were nurses, so I was surprised to hear that it was considered "woman's job".
10:15 "When faced with problems, people make excuses like "it's worse in other countries". All I can say is, so what? Don't try to trivialize the problems we're facing with worthless comparisons like that."
some commenters really failed to get to this part.
I noticed that comment, too. My thought, immediately, was, 'well, it isn't worse in other modern, developed countries!" So, what are you, Japan, a third-world country?
diane9247 what r u saying?
"It's worse in other countries." Meanwhile in USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, and Sweden who are at the same level as Japan in technology...
Yhea that's said with a lot of things, if a person has depression, people say "Other people have it worse, they have no home or food" so what? It's still a disease and so is it with sexism problem, just because it's worse somewhere else doesn't mean that people don't suffer in this countries too
I’ve seen a shit ton of US commenters completely miss this point lmfao. Bunch of morons.
I'm a japanese high school student. When I entered high school, my father said, "You had better belong to cooking club because you can't cook though you're a girl. " I had been interested in cooking club before he did, but I couldn't accept the part 'though you are a girl' and I decided to belong to other club. He thinks housework to be women's task.I'm gonna take entrance exams this year. When I choose which school to apply to, my father said, "You had better not go on to Tokyo university because you are a girl. Able women will be hated in society." (Tokyo university is most famous university in Japan. ) In fact, female Tokyo university students are disadvantaged in both work and love, because many men think they should be more intelligent than women.I argue against every sexual discrimination like these, but sometimes I get tired and feel I'm a foreign bady in this society. " Am I too sensitive？ Do you think me extreme？" Japanese people regard patience as a virtue, espacially in women's case.
Rin Fuyuhara you are already being the change you want to see in your society by not accepting the discrimination you’ve faced. You are already making space for yourself and other women by moving forward. Just by dreaming bigger. I know it’s tiring, but every grain of sand you move towards your goal will eventually become the mountain you will stand upon. You are doing great and you will be great.
Rin Fuyuhara this is terrible. I think you can do anything you want to do. You can do it. I support you!
forget the negativity and follow your heart and dream💜
You aren't being too sensitive. You stood by your principles. I don't think showing patience requires quiet acceptance of unjust societal rules. I hope you find all the success you deserve!
Strong willed and able to form own opinion? Well educated and intelligent? In many countries this are great advantages, things to be admired, both for men and women, both in work and love. Patience is a virtue but submissiveness is not. Push forward and know that you have full support from people all around the world.
Also, maybe travel abroad a bit? Every country has it's darker sides, but living abroad for a bit often helps to find a distance and peace with those things, and it helps when/if you return.
Their stories break my heart, I really hope this recent scandal helps push towards more equal treatment...
Why are kids and marriage so important in Asian countries??? I'm an American MGTOW and I'll never be married nor have kids. And it's completely respected here!
Triggered Feminist it's not like this happens everywhere in asia (though I think you know). I'm Japanese so I know there are mamy people who dont just believe in old 'tradition'. They make it better by only preserving beautiful traditions and not something like this.
Triggered Feminist It is because of the progression of your family name and blood line. While I and my family do support those who choose to be single but some elders or even youngsters don't and it will take some time for change
Yeah, they are terrible, but sound exaggerated. Some of those might be fake stories or distorted messages.
At least the movement has a good cause so far. Anyway, the university incident is unforgivable.
SuperAvocado How can you even judge if it's exaggerated. Do you live in Japan, are you a Japanese woman? Did you see it happen? You sound ignorant.
When I was in 8th grade in 1976, I had a question about something in pre-algebra, something so small and insignificant that I can't even remember it now. I asked my (woman) teacher about it, and she literally told me, "You don't need to worry about that. You're so pretty and charming that I'm sure you'll be married right after high school, so all you need to know about math is how to add, subtract and multiply and divide so you can cook, sew and shop."
Even then, I was absolutely floored that a teacher would say something like that to me. I'd always been a good math student, I could pick up all of it easily, and even played with numbers *for fun*. But obviously, there was something "wrong" with me for being good at math and liking it.
So I know exactly how these women feel, and how wrong it is to shut us down from doing what we'd be encouraged to do if we were men. They have my full support.
PS: I'm getting my revenge for all the people who told me "girls aren't good at math" and tried to steer me away from it. I've returned to college in my middle aged years, and I'm majoring in math--with all As in the subject. It's sort of sad, though. There aren't many math majors at all, never mind women in the advanced classes. The sexism is still out there in K-12.
Aquaria Austin did you say anything to that teacher?
What the fuck is wrong with this teacher XD
It's because for 20th century, 1970s are misandrist for being more on the side of brown cultures in comparison to all other decades besides the 1960s, so 70s are in second. The year 1974 doesn't like it here for a reason that has nothing to do with me.
Ha! I had that exact experience in the 4th grade in 1958! (I'm pretty old - lol!) She said this to my mother during a school open house. I remember thinking, 'oh, thank goodness I don't have to be good in math!' Well, later I fell in love with science. Guess what, my fear and lack of math skills kept me from pursuing a degree in biology.
I doubt you were born in the 60s. If you were this wouldn’t have shocked you at all
The "funny" thing is that this is just as destructive for men as women. Men will grow up forced into something they might not like, let's say they want to follow jobs and career which is more considered to be female but they can't, or they get overly stressed by having all the pressure for a family. Sexism is not good for anyone, equal rights and responsibilities release pressure on the whole society.
I am from Sweden, which is one of the countries with the highest gender equality in the world, here it is NORMAL to see guys on the street with kids, without the mom, also guys get as many parental leave days than women, and a portion of the days can ONLY be taken by guys, therefore it makes no sense to ask the "when do you have kids" question at job interviews.
I am not saying this system is without issues, but hearing these stories makes me furious... this is a dated thinking, which we cannot afford in the new millennium, if we really want to evolve as humans. This is not working any more.
That system sounds amazing. Im from San Antonio where it's common enough for women to work alongside a male partner while raising kids, so I didn't even know this was a problem in other places until I saw this video. You're right, this way of thinking is outdated and just doesn't work in modern society (and it's kinda sad it worked in the first place)
lets just say theres a reason Japan has some of the highest suicide rates
Kotani Yumiko Oh god that got dark
Guys do not get as many parental days as women where did you get that
@@kotaniyumiko yes. But it's also higher for men. Because they are expected to do all the work and the Japanese work very hard, 60+ hour weeks are deemed the minimum. Sexism ALWAYS effects both sides so men saying "oh you women never care about discrimination against men" just need to read between the lines... Women wanting less expectations to take care of a child means men could get more paternity leave. Women wanting to join male dominated jobs means there's more freedom for men to choose jobs deemed "feminine" as that title won't make sense if women are somewhat equally distributed in all kinds of jobs. Having a box of norms for one gender inherently means there's a box for the other gender as well. Hence why mental health for guys is closely linked to things like emotions deemed as feminine and weak. It's wrong and foolish to think showing emotions is a thing only women are allowed to do, and even more foolish to think it is weak
Imagine being in the situation where you need the best, the brightest to help you through some medical scenario. But they don't exist purely because they are female and weren't given the opportunity, instead you have someone else that was boosted through the system. As a male I really appreciate what Jun said. I probably will never truly understand how detrimental this is to the females of Japan but if I put myself in their shoes, I would be more than heartbroken. Work, study throughout your entire childhood to get your dream job only to be cheated out of it at the last hurdle. It makes me so sad
True, I think Jun offers some clear perspective on the matter. Of course we should be angry about women not being offered the same opportunities, but what Jun mentions is also part of the bigger picture we also shouldn't forget about.
Well, your example is a little far from the fact. Japanese Doctors are not only helping people but researching medical things, thus they need to be "useful" for Japanese medical association. Sadly in Japan "useful" doctors are just obeying any duty call and not being unreal egalitarianism and liberalism. But the actual problem is "helping people" as surgeon is great hard work which female tend to avoid from due to its bad work circumstances. They don't need "useless" dermatologist but "useful" surgeon to gain more money and reputation. Besides these bad condition as doctors, we clearly need to remember that scores illegally lowered on female and male "浪人生"(student failed entering exam and waiting another). I am sure that Japanese medical association need more "useful" doctors including female but the Japanese bad custom piling up the distortion anyway.
From realistic view, Japanese government should shut down the clinic which is not popular among especially female doctors, and let doctors only work 8 hours day. These changes would make doctor job as gender-free since it should not be hard work anymore. However being egalitarianism will bring suffering in country clinic and all Japanese people need to wait for like 1 month to see doctors...
I personally think we Japanese have too much convenience in medical treatment which lead sexism-ish patch on entering exam. Sadly everyone in Japan is reacting this scandal as "sexism" problem, not knowing they did it to bring us much convenience instead.
Hiro You...don't seem to understand that women are capable of working long hours and do not automatically train to just be beauticians.
Women around the world work VERY long hours, and have the desire to train towards a wide range of positions.
Hiro Are you really trying to say that they just did it to do a favor to the Japanese society? Really?
I understand your reasoning except for one thing. You say "great hard work which female tend to avoid from due to its bad work circumstances" and mentioning some clinics are less popular with specifically female doctors. Do you have any source for this? Why would a woman chose a workplace differently from a man? If it is simply because of the work-load, then paint me sceptical. It might not be what you intended, but you make it sound like women themselves are somewhat to blame. Have I understood this correctly?
I love Japan. But I hate that this exists. I lived there for two years, and I was disgusted by some of the things I saw in my schools. I regret not saying more, not doing more, about sexism and misogyny while I lived there. It's difficult as an outsider... the change has to come from within. I'm so pleased you made this video! Keep talking!
what
I'm a Brazilian woman. Brazil isn't a safe place, especially to a woman, but it seems that more and more people care.
Japanese women, you have our support, keep telling your story, don't settle with injustice, scream till the whole world hears; a person can be ignored, but not a crowd
@@Gabriel-cg3tk oxe
I wish the best for you
Only solution is women need to go for power and money rather than falling for pseudo love made by men .
These insecure men would continue to make false comments to prove their relevance .
The only natural job for lady is to have few offsprings to sustain the earth , but it's not needed to be troll and live by four walls always and serve for men
Go for power and money , u don't need them
As they always think if they do any kindness work , they deserve something from u
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I support you from France 🙋 I'm Arab (origin) and a girl so I know what it's like to be lowered by men, I cried a lot but I didn't give up and I'll never do.
Reste forte et n'abandonne pas !
Stay strong :)
Why do I feel you're north african in reality but you don't realise it..mmmmhhm
Brava, Sarra! Stay strong! 🙋🏻♀️
Bon travail pour rester forte ! Ce monde s'améliore lentement, nous, les femmes, devons juste nous accrocher.
I saw this on the news, hear people talking about it in classes and in stores here (in Japan). It seems many women have given up, and many also believe that they should just stay home and look after their children. My grandmother would teach me how to cook and do stuff around the house when I was young, so I could be a good wife. She said if I was kind and good at chores, I would be able to marry a doctor or smth. Stupid. I love my obachan, but her ideas frustrate me so much. I say I’m going to pursue optometry and she says ok, have fun, cuz she thinks I’m not serious or what. She says things about my mom, how she has a messed up personality and she isn’t fit as a women since my parents are divorced. According to my grandma, it’s my moms fault. Where’s my dad? Not at home. Cuz he’s out working day and night. There’s no communication. But it’s apparently ok, cuz he’s the man of the house. I love my parents and I don’t think it’s their personalities that broke their relationship, it’s the society and the other people who have decided how things are going to be and we have to follow them. I’m just so exhausted and done with all of this discrimination whether it be sexism, racism, homophobia, etc. But it’ll take a while to change, and it starts with people talking about it openly, and engaging more people in the topic. I hope that some day I’ll be able to work and live in an environment that treats people as human beings rather than things and pays them equally and respects them equally. I hope my kids who I have by choice and my husband who I marry by choice will be respectful and will be respected in this world. I hope there will be improvement. Cuz I’m disappointed and discouraged right now.
I feel like I'm going to end up covering this comments section with this suggestion, but I really believe it might actually be feasible in Japan. 1975 Icelandic women's strike.
Japan has a hell of a lot more people than Iceland ever did. So probably loads harder to get something like that working.
+MsLilly200 absolutely far, far bigger than Iceland has ever been. But not so big that it would be impossible to achieve, which is where the US is at this point.
I totally understand how you're feeling. I guess it's a thing that's shared by east asian countries (I'm from china). my grandma practically raised me and I love her with all my heart. but now that I'm 26, with a master's degree and working in germany. I couldn't even visit home without her crying on me because I'm not married to a man yet. it just broke my heart. all my hardwork and the joys i found living a fulfilling life means nothing to her because marriage and kids are the only things that make a woman valuable. btw I learned japanese and I'm fluent in the language but because of this I came to learn about all the sexism problems (especially from avg ppl's attitude on social media omg) in japan and eventually decided to not pursue a career there. It's so ironic and sad. east asian women are some of the brightest people I've ever met in my life and seeing them throwing away all the possibilities to comply to the sexist social norms just broke my heart. sigh.
Yve W I agree with you one hundred percent. I feel like I can’t talk to my dad’s side of the family about jobs and my future because of the judgment making me feel bad, when marriage and kids aren’t something you absolutely have to do, and it’s up to the individual to do that.. I return to Japan every summer to visit my dad’s side, but I don’t think I’ll pursue a career here just because of this (I’m still a student). Though there are many other issues besides that. I study hard, get good grades, they say that’s good, but think about your future and the grand children you should give me..aha...we should be able to live more freely and do what we’d like to do, and not be told no because of our gender, race or sexuality.. it’s a sad reality..
I see a lot of negative comment written in japanese saying "this is bullshit", "penalty for girls in entrance exam is not sexism, we need it", "don't bring feminism here" etc... Nobody feels sorry about these people on the video.
I am a Japanese woman, and this is exactly what people say on japanese social media. It's so depressing.
So, it's good to see foreigners comments being upset by this. Thank you, I feel a little bit better.
f The original feminism was about equal rights, equal opportunity regardless of gender.
We should make clear 1.what are the problems (like what you said ) 2.why did they happen 3.how to prevent them.
If feminism has problems we should fix them, but not get rid of feminism and just keep ignoring oppressed people as they are.
I'm so sorry you and everyone else that has to put up with this....hopefuly things change
I'm so down right now (sad mood) about sexism in America. I want to watch this video and support other women, in my heart I do, but can't watch right now. It's depressing as hell, like why bother. I'm exhausted from working so hard for so long and feeling like I'm always getting smacked down by men who feel it is ok to do so. I wish I could switch places with some of these men who feel feminism is wrong or unnecessary, for just a day or a week. I guess they say that because they benefit so much with women quiet.
It's just that strict Japanese hierarchy society. And to be honest it's what is keeping the trash out. Look at the rest of the world and compare. And now, Shinzo wants to let in several thousand foreign workers, it will only mean trouble and the collapse of Japanese culture and tradition. Mark my words.
@@stevengold I think the problem is feminazi calling themselves feminists, in the first place, because feminism really has nothing to do with today's so-called "feminists"
Today I read this quote in Germany. "If school calls the mother to tell her to pick up her sick child but can't reach her, the school calls her husband and excuses themself for interrupting his hard work, he should answer with "yeah its fine, I'm done cleaning the house right now and I'm knitting a pink scarf for my daughter. Great that you didn't interrupt my wife as she is in a big meeting with all her branches"
That's a great quote!!😂 It's also so true if the men likes to clean he should be able to. In any schools I've been, there were school festivals and stuff and if there were some things that had to be organized like food or decoration, there were always the mothers to help. Never dads. I didn't even know the dads of almost every student but I knew the moms of every student, they were always working. Gladly I can say, from my childhood to now (i am 18 now) it slowly changed and often, women and men stay at home, or even men only stays at home, of women don't even get kids (my plan hah) and that's beautiful. Hopefully Japan will see that a women is useful for a lot more than just giving birth and cleaning, and that a man is also useful for other stuff than just working and earning money 🙂
🤣 actually, thats how it was with my aunt and uncle. My aunt is the president of our county’s pharmacies
/medicines and my uncle is a reallllyyyy good cook who stays at home and cleans around the house. They both equally work very hard, and apparently my cousin’s school was always surprised whenever her dad would pick her up from school instead of her mom. I think they’re really cool people
Perfect
Yeah,discriminate against men. Great solution.
In Denmark it's very common to be a member of an union that will provide you protection from discrimination, making sure you'll never be underpaid and that you can't get legally fired without a fair and good reason. As a woman you are protected when being pregnant, and the company you work for wouldn't dare to ever fire you while you are pregnant. You will get one year of maternity leave and you will get paid a salary every month even though you are absent. An union also protects you from harrashment, bullying, racism, sexism and general unfair treatment. They also make sure the company gives you five weeks of paid holidays annually and additional 3-5 days you can take off while being paid etc etc. Unions are amazing! Wish every culture could benefit from having them, and avoid any sort of discrimination.
MOODYMOONBOO wanna move to Denmark now!! But I am from Canada so it’s really not that bad! :P It can be quite equal if you are syndicated and law protects us normally against this type of discrimination. Company can’t ask if we want to have kids or fire us if we are pregnant. It’s against the law.
Wow lucky! I'm from America, and I haven't really been exposed to sexism irl, the closest thing I have to that is my grandmother expecting my brother to eat more and be tougher and my grandfather gave him a pocket knife on his birthday but not me... Or is that sexism? But actually my brother is not as tough as me and doesn't eat as much as me. I'm way more resistant to pain and usaully don't cry when I get hurt, and I usaully eat every 1-3 hours. He cries if he is hurt REALLY badly, and from what I can tell, normally doesn't eat every few 60 mins or so. We're pretty equal in strength, besides the fact that my bulid is stronger at the bottom while his is stronger at the top, and because of this I'm faster and more flexible while he's the one to call when you need something lifted. And just recently I got my own pocket knife 2 years afterwards from my parents! But because of my mental state my brother has to take care of it while I'm not at our barn.
in Japan the Union is corporation's dog.
They don't help the workers at all
In Luxembourg the union is a joke, they don't take the side of employees at all. I know a man who was discriminated based on ethnicity and the union was against him... He lost the position and nobody cared...
I guess those rules apply for all of the EU bc I am from Bulgaria and the rules are the same. Maybe the difference is that here the maternity leave is one year full maternity (full salary) and the second one is half. If the father wants to take the maternity he can do it so the mother could work if she wants to.
Discriminated if childless, discriminated if intending to have children, discriminated against if already with children. Outrageous. From the outside it seems Japan does so many things right but still there are such fundamental fissures in the society there. I hope change comes sooner rather than later!
sooo many fissures
Simonas Griesius That's why it's really good we talk about this. Having a view of Japan that it's perfect is very dangerous. Japan cannot be flawless or perfect or ideal if it cannot treat half of its population like human beings.
As a child of Indian parents growing up in the US, I see SO MUCH of these tweets in my family members back in the country as well. My mom’s side of the family has both wives and husbands working, but even then one of my aunts, despite being more accomplished than her husband within the college they work at and working longer hours, her in-laws expect her to wait on them as soon as she gets back even though they aren’t even that frail because “that’s what good daughter in laws do”. On my dad’s side, every woman is made to become a housewife because as soon as they get married their husbands don’t support them in further education. Thankfully, my dad did everything he could to make sure my mom could get a Masters and a job, even though she started classes when I was 2. It was so tough for them to work it out, but once she was comfortable enough with English (she had only been in the US for a few years and would need better English skills to complete her degree) and talked about wanting to start working, he did all he could to make sure she gets in college and the workforce. He also is the only male family member of all my extended family that I see cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry around the house. I feel so thankful for those and other reasons that he’s my father, and India, like so many other countries in the world have such a long way to go.
That's amazing! I hope with each future generation people will learn to treat women fairly and with respect.
Please send my respect to both of your parents
You have amazing parents, all my respect to you and your parents!
This is wonderful, it really hit my heart.
If only there were more men like your dad, legit just supporting their significant others rather than denying them opportunities.
I'm a stay at home dad in America raising our 3 month old daughter. My wife is the human resource manager and just received her third performance based raise, which only brought her to the starting wage of the other managers in the same company. She knows because she does the payroll.
Sounds like cause for a lawsuit.
That is disgusting!
Maybe they had more prior work experience or better education, or worked at the company longer before being promoted to the position they’re in. People should assume discrimination every time there’s a disparity in pay.
Shouldn’t*
@@achancery10 Hi, your point is absolutely valid, and I can't speak to the situation described in OP's comment.
However, there are many reports which highlight that, even when we adjust for seniority, education, previous experience, etc, there is still an unexplained pay gap between men and women.
For example, in Switzerland (where I am from), there are official reports on the confederation's website highlighting this (see here if you're into that kind of stuff www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/en/home/statistics/work-income/wages-income-employment-labour-costs/wage-levels-switzerland/wage-gap.html ). While the percentage may seem very small (6% or so in average, although the gap gets larger in positions with more responsibilities), it still usually (depending on the year) amounts to about a month per year of "unpaid" work done by women, if we consider they should be paid the same as men.
I think it's also worth considering the underlying reasons beneath those seniority/education differences, and wonder whether there are factors holding women back BEFORE we even get to measure a wage gap. If you've read through this small wall of text, thank you. :) It's just my two cents, informed by a medium-long time spent reading articles and reports about women in the workplace/industry.
Sexism is the main reason that I left Japan even though I grew up there. I keep waiting for it to change, so that moving back can be a possibility.
Did you skip japanese history class? Japan won’t change unless external powers are threatening them.
Thank you Rachel and Jun .
and I want to say thank you to everyone in this comment .
I'm Japanese woman.
I am pleased that influential people, like you, talk about discrimination against women.
I saw this video and cried.
thank you.
We stand with you, from all around the world. Be strong. You are not alone.
Be strong from indonesia i'm men but i think women are stonger than men seeing how my mother raising 8 children alone since my father pas away, and we live happily
応援してます。
辛かったですよね。
男だがつられて泣いてしまいそうです。
We are with you, Cat Rei! Lots of love from me, to you and all japanese women. Stay strong and fight for what you believe in. Never give up!
South Africa から応援しています！
#私たちは女性差別に怒っていい We all need to support each other worldwide and make everyone realize that we are all human and gender or race does not change the abilities or rights of a person. I hope more can stand together with you
"It's lunch time and because I'm a man I'm going to cook you lunch now." Right in the feels. Jun you're such a good husband and a classy man.
Jun, Simon, and Hugh are my three favorite examples of unquestionably masculine guys who aren't afraid to be cute, try girly things, help out with the housework, etc. They are great role models for non-toxic masculinity.
realchesherkat sorry to bother you, but who are the Simon and Hugh that you are referring to? I’m only familiar with Jun
realchesherkat please link for these two other gentlemen
I assume this person means Simon from Simon and Martina's channel.
Simon and Martina ruclips.net/user/simonandmartina
MKH (Hugh and Nichola) ruclips.net/user/MyKoreanHusband
ITS NOT ABOUT FEMINISM ITS ABOUT COMMON SENSE - Jun
Most resonable statement ever.
Feminism is common sense
How is it not feminism
and then you just need to read through the comments everywhere and you can't help but want your forehead to become one with the desk.
6219rey
👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼
6219rey no lol
This is messed up.
I'm half Japanese... And I'm appalled by these negative comments from Japanese men...
Japanese women deserve so much better.
HOW IS THIS STILL A THING!?
Thanks for this insightful and emotional video.
I've got two older sisters living in Japan... I hope & pray they don't get treated like this.
@@crweewrc1388 👏👏
@@crweewrc1388 thanks
They expect women to quit and prioritize their families and use that as a factor for not hiring them or firing them...while at the same time if the same women says they wont be like that theyre told theyre incomplete or useless??? wow
Damned if you do and damned if you don't.
Right???? So they are like "you are not a complete person if you don't marry and have kids. You are a failure" and at the same time "We can't hire you because you will have kids and get married and then you will want to quit, so it's your ovn fault"
Like, wtf! First of all, how dare they just assume any of that. Just because THEY think I am incomplete without those things doesn't mean I think so but they just disregard whatever the woman tells them because THEY put them in that position socially and then they try to tell them it will be their own wish?? Just wtf. I can't even.
This reminded me of a job interview I had in Korea. The boss didn’t ask me about my qualifications only commented on my looks and told me how much he wanted to ask me out on a date. I was terrified and disgusted. I just smiled and said thanks because I didn’t want to make the situation worse. I was really desperate for a job but I ignored the calls the boss sent me after that. I felt so unsafe and uncomfortable. It was so inappropriate. I’m glad I left Korea and moved to Taiwan. I’ve never been treated like that here.
kathleenmms: I think Korea's even worse with sexism :< I hope they have conversations like this soon. I'm glad you got out safely!
I've been told Korean culture is notoriously obsessed with beauty. So sorry you went through that and hope you have supportive friends now
Taiwan isn't a country
Alien what is it then? Lol your just a Chinese troll trying to start drama.
Okay kathleemms, I think it's a bit much to jump to calling them a Chinese troll trying to start drama. The fact that Taiwan isn't a country is completely irrelevant to this but it's technically a state. Anyway, it sounds like you were in a horrible position and I'm glad you've found it much better in Taiwan. It's really disheartening that Japan and Korea are looked upon really highly in the west and yet they have glaring issues with sexism and other social issues (like being forced to drink to excess with coworkers after work).
A couple years ago I watched a documentary on Japan's declining population. They largely reasoned it by explaining how the current generation of women in Japan prefer continuing working over having children. Just that statement already indicates something off in Japan's society. Why can't a woman bear a child and afterwards, continue working? Why does bearing a child equate to not working anymore?
From this video, now I understand why--if they got pregnant, not only would they potentially be fired, their careers could end right then and there. Society places expectations on women in Japan to bear children, but also use that as a reason to fire them or not hire them. And from there, even after the baby is born, depending on the families' financial circumstance, the mother--but not so much the father--would still have societal expectations to take care of the child around the clock.
ban micro-transactions!!!! - Are you sure it’s nature, or are you just ignoring the possibility of other factors surrounding people’s prospects for happiness? “It’s nature.” What a theoretical cop-out.
@ban micro-transactions!!!! that's a naturalistic fallacy. you lack reasoning skill, and intelligence.
@ban micro-transactions!!!! no that's not true. Women are happier when their dreams are not squashed by discriminating neighbors and a judgmental environment. It is regardless of her being in a workplace or being a parent. My mother is a working woman, a supervisor in a very big company, but she was still able to raise us children in the best of her ability. Most women here in the Philippines are CEOs, principals, head doctors, firm lawyers, teachers, head nurses, and full-time working moms. My dad supports her fully, and they work together to make things smooth. Now I'm on my 3rd year of medical school, and I can totally say I'm happy, and that there is a bigger percentage of women doctors here compared to men. And these women doctors normally even have 3-5 kids who are also good and successfully contented. So far, I rarely find a women that is not happy (considering her job and family life is okay and normal) with her current situation no matter how hectic it is. It's a norm here for women to be exceptional. And it can be possible for Japan, most likely, if only they change their perspective about women being unable to function after having a family.
@ban micro-transactions!!!! why isn't anecdotal evidence valid? It's literally the most valid explanation out there since it came from actual experience. Studies like these come from testimonies, interviews, and surveys. Do you have a link or proof that these studies exist? Because contrary to your belief, I have experienced working for many years before I went to medical school, mind you. The one paying my tuition fee aren't my parents but myself, and I don't know you say that but almost every woman in our country wanted to finish school and be successful first before raising a family. AND THEY TURN OUT AS GENUINELY GREAT CAREER WOMEN AND MOTHERS. Even some became the chief doctors and their children are really happy and contented. Both of my parents worked, but so far I can say that me and my siblings are okay, along with a lot of people that I know of. I don't think it is because of the fact that it because of parents that are "working" that is making a family dysfunctional. It simply means that those parents with screwed up families are simply not suited for raising children, in general, because they don't exert the effort to learn parenting. Whether or not you have a career is not the issue. If you don't have a job but you still won't learn how to raise kids, you will still obtain the bad results. Pursuing a career solely depends on how it is presented in society, if it is encouraged in a way to make lives better and more comfortable regardless of your gender. I don't know why you're so bitter about these things, but before I believe you, please show me an actual valid study that will make me believe your statement. Because I think that the feeling of loneliness and misery and really depends on the culture/societal/genetic conditioning of an individual and not because of gender or careers, goals, or dreams.
@ban micro-transactions!!!! before you insult anyone, or question my capabilities as if you personally know me and have seen me work and live, give me a written or published study or proof of your claims like I asked you earlier, because I have proof of mine. Up until then, you're just justifying your ignorance and close-mindedness by your attempt to discredit and willfully degrade and disrespect anyone who agrees to disagree with you. You are not even debating about the supposed topic anymore - you are already resorting to personal attacks and insults. That alone is already proof that you're losing this argument. If your experiences with successful parents led you to your biased opinions, then I'm sorry that it happened to you and made you as miserable as you are right now. I hope it gets better for you. But you should know that you are just one person with your own experiences, and the world is too diverse for you to generalize your individual opinion as if it is the only truth there is. You think that women should just stay home and be a fuck machine? Okay. You think that parents (PARTICULARLY WOMEN) should not work and just take care of their children and just leave their goals because multitasking and parenting doesn't exist in this world? Okay. We respect that. The world is revolving and you're living in the wrong era, I guess. Carry on with your life. *sips tea, puts down*
My grandparents were all japanese and in my town there are a lot of japanese descendants. So when the doctor (who was probably "nisei") found out I was having a boy he commented that my father would be proud. I then said the gender wouldn't matter for my dad. My dad is awesome! He cooks, cleans and take care of my son (along with my mother) when I'm working.
Once I watched a japanese youtuber, he said “Japan doesn’t need to change, if you’re a feminist don’t come to Japan stay away from us”
Now I know why...
Isa could you tell me the name of that youtuber?
米すき I don’t know his name but the channel is “Find your love in Japan”
Isa thank you.
Ah that's nobita. I find that guy quite a mysogynist.
He is scared, poor baby. He needs more love.
My father works in Human Resources at a cancer research facility on the East coast in America. Despite that, he often times has to work with the different facilities in Asia. One of his facilities was in Japan, actually. His boss, who does most of the traveling, told my father about her communications with the manager of that facility. The guy was pretty adamant that they were very diverse in the work place. My dads boss replied “how many woman work at your facility?” And the man replied “We don’t hire woman”. When I was told this story, I cringed a little. So she went in to lecture the facility about this. She is literally the best.
Yikes. I would've been speechless. I wonder what that guy's definition of "diverse" is.
All different ages of Japanese men of course! /s
Zenia Rose Now be fair. He may also have hired a few Koreans, a couple of Chinese people, and maybe a white guy! How is that not diverse! (Sarcasm)
Squall Leonhart Yeah, I mean it's not like people from other cultures or who have different genders, could do things that could benefit a company and increase it's productivity and profitability, like offer different insights, opinions or solutions that wouldn't occur to a group of people who are only used to thinking in certain ways, because they all have extremely similar backgrounds, beliefs and experiences.
Squall Leonhart What kinds of problems?
I go to a catholic school. This will be of importance later.
After I got stalked by on boy in my grade I came out as Asexual to try to deter his acts. People started telling me I would amount to nothing if I never married or had children and that God only liked unmarried women if they were nuns. They really started yelling at me when my grades dropped after losing my aunt. Saying I should go to college to get an Mrs. degree.
Sexism really showed when a dude also came out as Asexual, they said he could do anything since he wouldn't be tied down. Japan, America, and many other countries are passing off sexism as normal. It's not ok.
I'm sorry you had to go through this 💕
You need to fight back, no matter what make sure you tell your story. And be assertive with the boundaries you set. A lot of people view women as objects, those people are usually immature losers that lack any form of life experience.
Always protect yourself from people like that.
Feel Very sorry for you that had to happen to you l am hope you are ok
I am asexual .. ..nice to meet u ...i also go to catholic school
Countries pass it off as OK because the Roman Catholics have their power hands in everything in the world. Wanna try to pass as a saint? Can't unless you're white male. All of the icons people idolize and cheer for are literally white males. People don't even see that, they just think well I had a female supervisor once, everything's fine. Yet life goes on, we're all championing the white males and considering people of color and women as lesser, even if it isn't entirely conscious thought. It's called unconscious bias for a reason.
I used to want to move to Japan. I don't think I will anymore.
Yeah same, but if I do I know that if anything happens I'll say something, I have a habit of "talking back" and not keeping my mouth shut.
I too
Same
Me too.
@@MelonHere20me too :)
Thank you for making this video, I'm from Pakistan and sexism is deeply embedded into our culture especially from the fact that my mother's side of the family is from a village and my father's side of the family is from a city but the only reason they got my mother married to my father was that "shes a village girl and shes beautiful, she'll stay quiet and have adorable babies while taking care of the house" and no one thought that what they said was wrong, my mother is incredibly smart and she wanted to become a lawyer but as you can guess, she wasn't allowed to do so and left school at an early age and married a man who was 9 years older than her. Regardless of the discrimination against her, she only went with the flow and continued the cycle of discrimination against girls. It's extremely frustrating and humiliating to live with the daily sexist remarks.
However your video moved me and encouraged me to speak up and doing regarding this, thanks again.
I wish you the best of luck and hope you manage to get out of that terrible cycle, you deserve so much better! I pray you'll find a good job, get your own place and marry someone you love on your own terms.
As a Muslim from India...I can relate with you on a spiritual level...Same with my mom... Even though she has a good job.. She's still deeply misogynistic and prefers my much older brothers over me despite me being the only female progeny and needing more care because I'm younger than my brothers..
Oh wow.. I had no idea sexism was this bad in Japan!! I’m from Canada and I work in a male dominant workplace, I get sexist comments occasionally, but we’re treated pretty equally most of the time in my opinion. I feel bad for Japanese women.
Japan is a very beautiful place, but the sexism has been this way for centuries. Now you know, spread the word.
Aleen R it's not there just a bunch of badapples in every country.at worse the whole not hiring you for fear that you will get pregnant is a thing. Alot of people believe that women are not as good as men when it come to Male dominated areas. Engineering stocks technology etc
I was going to comment the same, I supposed It was a sexist society but not that much. The story of the pregnant woman forced to sign the resignation almost made me cry.
It’s just as bad everywhere. The difference is in Japan it’s more blatant, almost to a cartoonish degree. Which, in some way, I find better because at least it’s easy to identify and therefore easier to put a stop to.
Aleen R And in China And in korea And in many places, latín América is almost the same, guys think that they are more intelligent just FOR THE FACT of being male, i meet many many entitlet sturboon stupid assholes that thought their oppinion was more valuable cuz they were male And we were wrong cuz he are woman. As a woman we always HAVE TO PROVE our staments And oppinion wity facts , was tiring And time consuming BUT MALES could say anything And no one ask them to proof what they were talking about, almost like anything they said was actomsticsly true... once again refute stupi stament they said was SO DIFFICULT that you end up just going with the flow
I am crying for my sisters in Japan. This sounds really dramatic, but I am really crying right now, watching this video. Much love and strength to you amazing women!
Similar things happen to women here in Korea. Female protestors are fighting vigorously to address issues like sexism in the workplace and the exploitation/ prostitution of teenage girls by old predatory men. However when i speak to men about these issues most deny and refuse to hear me out. Why does every korean man i know feel personally attacked by female protestors fighting for womens rights? Does it threaten their fragile masculinities when women speak the truth and express whats on their mind?
No they're just afraid to lose their place on top of the patriarchal structure. All those who gain power are afraid to lose it.
In Brazil men also get mad when we fight for women's rights. And isn't just the older ones, it's very frustrating, of course have exceptions, but most of them are sexists. Even when a woman is in the hospital, she could be rape, I am always angry because of all this shit.
Ugh I feel... I am so sick of butthurt men accusing *me* of being the sexist. They don't even recognize the inequality, it's not like they're afraid of losing their privilege, they genuinely believe things are already equal, and anything more is misandry. Japanese btw.
I live in Turkey and it’s the same here
It is CRAZY that the women can be shamed for not having a family and then persecuted for doing exactly that.
There was never any real women’s rights movements in Japan before that made cultural difference. I guess it’s starting now! GO LADIES GO!
*I really want to support this.*
Fu gayzi don’t be that bitch. These women’s career and lives are destroyed because they never had a feminist movement and all you say is,”feminism is cancer” please grow up
Izzy same! They get full support! Women around the world need to come together!!
AtropaNightshade Yeah. I support traditional feminism and the workplace and Japanese society do need it.
Fu gayzi
Wow shame on you. Feminism is really important, especially for countries that actually needs it
No person should be judged or discriminated for something they cannot control. Woman sadly have a tendency to be in that group more often than I'd prefer. I dislike that most of the jobs I've had came from me being a jerk or a better lier, I would prefer an equal feel.
The papa should be part of the rearing process, maybe the Japanese work week was shorter and paternity leave was more common there would be more papa in child rearing.
We need to get away from that John Lennon song about women being something in the world.
And Jun is right cooking is what a man should do for people!
“I’m not a woman, so I will never understand, but I can imagine. And if you can imagine, you can be considerate.” Is a really well worded statement from Jun. I said “wow” out loud hearing it said sincerely from a man who lives in a country where this is a major issue and is willing to say something about it with Rachel. Also, don’t mind me rewatching year old videos, I’m on a Rachel and Jun rewatch marathon because I miss them and corona’s got me down.
I never understood the full extent of what my Japanese friend meant when she said there was too much discrimination against her in Japan, which is why she moved to Canada. I didn't understand why her son, who lives in Japan, treats her like an incompetent child, while her other sons (who also moved to Canada) are very respectful towards her. Now it makes sense. What bullshit to have to put up with people who insist on living in the past with their dated opinions under the guise of culture. No wonder why the women are immigrating to other countries!
Just because you don’t agree with someone else’s values, that doesn’t mean they’re living in the past. That said, no one should have their test scores manipulated.
@@achancery10 yes they're living in the past, because these shitty "values" have no place in the modern world. If you can't even treat your own mother decently because she's a woman, then you're a failure of a human being in every aspect.
achancery10 If you treat half of the human population like shit, then what ‘value’ is there in that belief?
I am one such girl who is looking to start a career in Europe. While it's true that a lot of Japanese girls dream of getting married and becoming stay-at-home moms, plenty of others want to retain their careers and have a family at the same time. Both lifestyles should be respected. The fact is, it's too often an ultimatum for women but never for men.
And not a lot of people know this, but in modern day Japan, one in three marriages end in divorce, and once you stop working it's hard to get a well-paying job, meaning a woman who has sacrificed her career for her family are likely to be trapped in either their marriage or poverty.
@@destituteanddecadent9106 I'm just a stranger on the internet so this won't help much but just know that i support you and i hope you'll get in a good university/school in Europe🥺💕
Thank you so much to make this video! I’m a Japanese woman and I’m so angry to hear that news. I can’t totally understand why this bad “culture” hasn’t changed at all for long time. I’m taking exams to enter university next year, but actually I can’t trust university in Japan at the moment. SOCIAL MUST CHANGE!!!!!!
Lastly, thank you so much for supporting us, and thank you for reading this comment(even my English is not good)
Shiokuroko, I was an English teacher in Japan, and your English is good! Have confidence in your English abilities, and keep fighting for your rights! 頑張って! ニュージーランドから応援しています！私は日本に1年間住んでいました。🇳🇿🇯🇵
No need to apologize, your english is very good. Even if it was bad, this isn't a reason for you not to share your opinion here
I thought your English was perfect.
We understand you, and we support you!
しおくろこ
Your English is very good 🤗
Don’t be discouraged, we all support you and wish you and all Japanese women the best.
So...without children you are "not complete", but when you get pregnant you're likely to lose your job. Yay!
The Rü basically what they're saying is stay at home and be mothers because women are weak . It's disgusting.
not this
even though their mothers (who are "weak" since they are female i suppose) were the ones who wasted NINE months carrying them🙄🙄👋
Flower7260 bet they think pregnancy is easy peasy 😂 or the only thing women are good for 😒😧
Yeah, nine months of agonizing, pain, torment, headaches, random trips to the bathroom, weird ass food cravings and nausea and a whole bunch of other fucked up symptoms! If that's fucking "weak" I do NOT want to know what their definition of strong is! Then we have to force the kid out with it beating up our belly from the inside and if the mom has health issues that prevent her from being on certain pregnancy meds and science hasn't caught up she might have to go more old school to an almost natural birth! Yet, they call us weak! If a doctor called me that around the time of me giving birth and it was too late to fire him and find a new one (week to days before) I hope my baby kicks the doc hard in the first place it can get its legs on when it gets out!
I know. That little piece of hypocrisy really got my blood boiling.
Parenting is just as much a man's job as it is a woman's, it's not an excuse to marginalize women.
I admire mothers parenting without help from the fathers, for trying every day to put in double the work they should. Societies need to recognize that men get married, and have just as much responsibility to raise their children as women do.
It's not up to men in business to decide that women's job is always to do twice the parenting they should have to, and that men should be working drones with no time to raise their kids.
Deciding who spends what amount of effort parenting should be a discussion between parents, it shouldn't just be assumed to be women's work.
Honestly, it's none of a university's or company's business what people do with their lives outside work, and it's a thinly veiled excuse to exert power over people, especially women.
I'm so sad to hear about that experience of yours, it sounds like a nightmare. I hope you are doing well now a coule years later
The women of Japan needs to rise up and stand up for their rights. Japan needs to learn that equality is a strength not a weakness. I think its great if men and women start figthing for their rights.
I moved to Japan a year ago from America, and when I applied for a job at a restaurant, the owner demanded to know if my husband was okay with me working, and wouldn't let me work any shift after 5 because I apparently needed to be home to cook dinner for my husband and take care of him. Now I'm a self employed tour guide, and quitting that job without any notice was the best middle finger I could throw at that man.
I work a managerial job at a Japanese company in Japan, but that's only possible because the company is fairly small and everyone's somewhat young and open-minded. I've seen several other women working at more larger but old companies that are treated like tea servers despite their 'high" titles. My own sister quit her job as soon as she got pregnant, partially because the bank she was working at moved her to a dead-end department where all the "rejects" go until she quit.
Sexism in Japan is rampant and prevalent and starts all the way from segregating girls and boys in gym class in elementary school. I'm very lucky to have parents who are quite forward thinking, plus I grew up overseas, but did you know that many households in Japan don't even talk about politics or anything "serious" with the daughters? It needs to stop on ALL levels.
I travelled to Japan and overheard a conversation from two men in suits saying that they assumed I am spending men's money and burdened the male community. All I done was sitting in a hotel lobby waiting for checking in, minding my own business.
That was not true and it was unforgettable.
WTF?
Burdening Male community? By simply existing?
Lol sounds like they're a burden to mothers community 😂😂
Sexism seems to be a big problem all over the world. I'm from Germany, where that problem is kinda minor.
Still... when I wanted to get an apprenticeship as a carpenter people told me: "You're a woman, you could never do a job like that", "we don't take women", "we don't have toilets for women, so you can't work here". Even my own family treated me like an idiot (cause all craftsmen are dumb, you know). They never understood why I didn't go to high school like 20 of 24 people of my class but instead becoming a craftswoman.
Not long ago even my own mom called me a "Mannsweib" (translated something like "man-woman", meant as a serious insult).
Now I'm almost 21 years old, landlord of the house my father left me, still working in that carpentry and soon starting in "Meister-school". The Meister is the highest graduation in craftsmanship. With it you can start an own company, educate apprentices and even study.
Normally it costs about 10.000€ to 20.000€. But I got an internship :)
Grandpa, give her the damn watch.
guess what..gramps dead already hahah
Bento23 Leal I can sort of see the point of her father and grandfather. Here in my country, the USA, a woman gives up her maiden name and takes her husband's family name as her family name. Also her father escorts down the aisle on his arm and gives her away to her husband. So it is like she is leaving the family of her father and joining the family of her husband. All very normal, every day life, here in the USA.
John Doe Not every woman gives up her maiden name. Some women keep their names or hyphenate their names. Even if she doesn't keep her name, that's no reason to not give both children something to pass on.
John Doe Marriage has not been like that in America for many decades, sir. Perhaps it’s because I’m 18 and from a 21st century, but I believe marriage is about harmony and teamwork. For me, it’s never been about giving myself to a man, but instead joining together as equals to work as a team, whether that be at an office or with a child. That’s what marriage should have ALWAYS been, not a tool to restrict women. It’s about damn time to stop that foolish philosophy.
shi. The cherished relics of the family would end up being owned by people with a family name different from the original owner of the relics. They are no longer part of the heritage of the original family. It is a loss to the original family like the clan lands of the MacDonalds belonging to a non-MacDonald. It cannot be.
I am a Japanese woman and one of the reasons that I left Japan was sexism. But it's sad that I found out there were people who think Asian women are submissive. It' the same in anywhere...
At any time, in any place, some people always find an excuse to be assholes.
@@KuroNoTenno True, those ingnorant people have nothing to be proud of, so they can only hide behind some generic scopes like gender and race, cause there's no individual charm for them.
So true. At least it's on most of Asian country: Japan, China, Korea, Viet Nam (my country), India, ...
The best thing to do with those people is ignore them. They are usually really effed up people who have been drinking alot of internet kool-aide.
Honestly America’s better but there’s still stereotypes, sexism, and racism. It never ends
"Is it our fault we were born this way?"
That's what I think everytime I see things like this. I'm only 12 years old, but some people started talking to me like this. I'm really sorry for people in Japan, that they have to live like this. I hope it will be like in my country, Poland, it's not perfect, but better than things I heard in this video.
For all people, for Japanese woman, for every person in the world, be strong. And always remember - thousands of people are with you. You might not know them, but always remember, fight for better future for you, for your children, and everyone. Tell them " I'm not men, and what's wrong with that?"
Poland is on your side.
Sumita Ghule you don’t need to apologize for your English. You write better than most English natives that I know. Keep up the good work.(from random adult American female.)
@@TheLiongirl999 Ikr most 12 year olds aren't like that!
Ezka Hi im a 13 year old girl in the Philippines and I have to say im so happy that there are more people from our age group who are already aware of the sexism and misogyny of our society. In the Philippines many women are also oppressed and are expected to have children but I dont think its as bad as in Japan. I hope our generation of males, females and members of the lgbtq will be able to stand against the oppression, sexism and misogyny that the last generation has so graciously bestowed upon us. Im glad our generation is more exposed to the truth of these ridiculous societal problems and I hope when we grow up these problems will be acknowledged and hopefully these problems will be close to non-existent. I hope to raise the next generation, our children, with the mindset that everyone is equal whether they are male, female or part of the lgbtq community. I hope our generation is truly the turning point of these disgusting societal “norms” that should have never existed in the first place.
Thank you for making this video. It really shined a light on how really abusive some male bosses and the work force can be for women in japan.
Jun's right, you want competent people to be doctors, not somebody's kid who bribed their way in
Rachel said that 14:44
@@bisonshades4623 yes I saw.
SGN gmail yeah, when I'm getting cut on, I want to be sure it's someone who earned their position.
Unfortunately, attributing something a women said or did to a man's credit like this is unconscious sexism too, and is extremely prevalent. Jun's contribution of "think about if this happened to you" is a good way some people may stop and think and try to change their behaviour, but all the other great points were Rachel.
This is real in japan. Also people in japan tend to laugh at or look down to those who get angry: like ''it is hysterics, be more kind.''. So some of women bear this situation without saying anything.
I am a japanese teenager girl. I wanna change this situation.
I believe in you. It is so unfair to be treated this way.
Girl, fight back. There's no reason to stay in silence. Be angry in moments like that. I believe in you too!!
miji yuki thats so sad... Why?? I mean without women there would be no men..
You can do it!! Teenagers are the future, your generation's thoughts and mindset will become the norm eventually. For now making sure the people your age around you understand the problem and want it to change very badly is very important. Teenage girls and especially boys all strongly supporting equality and committed to making society equal is the key to forcing change in the future. Hopefully you and you classmates can push Japan to a better future!
I love how modern Jun is. I agree if you can imagine the pain or sad of others, you can rethink being rude. Also, love that Jun's joke is I'm the man so I'm cooking. Wish I had a Jun.
change my mind, Japan is not completely that lovely calm country, horrifying. others county is not that better though but still, I never knew it's that hard to get a job just because you're a woman.
they have train perverts
Same
just because a country has its own set of societal problems doesn't mean that the country is not good and stable overall for fuck sake
I am a Japanese woman and a nurse. In Japan, women's social advancement became common. However, women can not balance work, childbirth, and child rearing. Because there is not enough law. We need to appeal to the government. Japan is falling into a declining birthrate and aging society. Each person must have a problem consciousness and face this problem.
Rachel and Jun, thank you for making this video.
conan263 Only women can give birth.
But parenting can be done by men and women.
@conan263
Honestly I don't understand how someone can be so ignorant and backwards like you.
@@YY-ck3sb Yes, it takes two people to make a baby and it takes two people to raise a child together, not one.
Honestly, I always thought that the reason you guys have a declining birthrate is you have no time to have kids. I hear it's customary for men to hangout with their coworkers at the same time most men in other countries are having sex. Also you only have one weekend day and your office hours are bullshit. How do you even find time to form a relationship? Let alone concieve a child?
@@noonenowhere877 I think 12 hour work days are the norm.
I'm a Japanese 16 years old girl. I'm very disappointed and angry in this news. My father is a doctor and my mother is a teacher. What do you think they said about this news? He said "Everyone knows that. It's natural in Japanese medical college." And she said " It's become much better than the old days." According to a certain Japanese woman doctor, the woman who isn't so supple or though that can overcome such obstacles couldn't be a doctor. Maybe she thinks that every woman has to get over difficulties as she has been doing. Japan still lags behind. Declinig birthlates is one of the social issues in Japan. However, it's no wonder with the current situation in Japan, as well as the various social factors, that is difficult for women to have many children.
Natsumi I'm sure you'll be successful! Your English is great for a Japanese person (i know it's hard for you guys to learn it fluently... I mean i'm struggling to learn Japanese right now)
I'm glad you're part of the next generation, Natsumi! Do well! We're cheering you on.
Yes, women who support sexism are part of the problem. What Japanese parents (or even Indian parents or Korean) are concerned about mostly, is love for your country, or patriotism. They want to make you patriotic, so they will justify anything stupid done by the country.
Hi, I’m also a girl and just one year older than you. Our parents and our society have many thoughts like this, and us, as young girls, tend a lot of times to question our own principles since they are so different from those we are used to hear. Please, Natsumi, be strong and don’t let yourself believe in those things we hear all over about this matter. We are strong, we are enough and we are surely as good as anyone else!
Young people are the future, women are the future! Don't let them forget that! Don't be discouraged, I'm sure you'll go far in life! Keep fighting the good fight!
I love how Rachel isn't Japanese but she still has a heart towards the country and its people. Thumbs up for you Rachel!
I'm a girl from Malaysia and this appals me a lot. I had planned to visit Japan for some time now, but after hearing all of this I feel its better if I just didn't go.
Where I live, a few elderly ladies occasionally get a bit surprised when they hear I play sepak takraw, but they never spout anything other than 'your legs must be very strong then', and many of them are impressed by my ability to identify most wild animals.
My heart goes out to all the women in Japan. If anything, things really have to change for the better.
I have actually experienced this many times actually. I am a female who just finished a degree in mechanical engineering (which is more or less a male dominated field) and the one thing I got told most was "I would never hire you or anyone like you. Girls won't survive in this field because it's a man's place. Girls like you, look at your hair and look at your nails and your clothes. You will never make it. I could make you quit in a week". A man said that to me at a job fair where they're meant to be helping students find jobs and bursaries later when they do finish their degree. First it made me hate myself and then when I finished, I realised "well fuck this sexist piece of shit. One day I will take over your company and then you'll see my glitter nail polish as it points you to the door"
#isupportyoufromSouthAfrica
Make a note of all the comments you got because they will run into you again when they are falling down.
Nirvana Naidu Go get 'em!
@Donja Aboukhezaima that's so good 😁 I'm glad it isn't the whole world that's behind in the times. Hope you and your baby (or babies) are all safe and sound
Stand tall. Stand Proud. I believe in you.
@@callmewaves1160 thank you 🤗
I have a Filipina mother and a Japanese father. My older brother was raised in Japan for the first few years of his life, but he and my mom soon moved to the Philippines. The reason for this decision? My mother wanted to work, but wasnt able to. My mom is a head strong woman and she has always had dreams of building her own business. She couldnt do this in Japan, no matter how much she tried to. She once told me that that situation made her feel worthless and less of the amazing woman that she is, even said "I felt like I was slowly falling into depression." And now, here in the Philippines, my mother is slowly trying to build a business on her own, and when she first told my father about it, his first response was "Ah just another waste of money. You shouldnt do this" and it infuriated me to say the least. Another thing Id like to share is that whenever we visit my father in Japan (which is awfully rare since he sees it as a nuisance and waste of money) he always gets mad at my mother or argue about me and my brothers personalities. He always says "Kids in Japan arent like that!" He expects us to be like Japanese children when we werent even raised in Japan, and he had little to no part in our upbringing. Whenever he says that, my mother always tells him "Then why dont YOU try raising our kids?" to which he'd just grunt to and ignore. Hearing the stories from this video and my mother's first hand experiences about the discrimination in Japan makes me thankful to have not been raised there, no matter how much I love and adore the country.
wow, i've always assumed that filipino women in general are headstrong and that that's normal in the philippines but this story is like a clash of the two opposites. sorry to hear that about your dad. i applaud your mom for doing the job of two people.
yuumiki being in the same boat(dad=japanese mom=filipino :) ) i would like to congratulate your mom for being a very strong woman. My parents, although never formally married, seperated in part because of this. My mom was a lot better in business than my dad was and at that time they were business partners. My dad did everything to stop my mom to go back to japan knowing that once she goes back she would become even more successful(more independent). And althoughout my childhood i hated the fact that i was part japanese because i knew fully well how god awful some of there ideals are. This is also why whenever i hear people tell me that
"oh why dont you want to get your japanese citizenship?"
"Dont you see the opportunity your missing?"
I always just laugh it off.
Sorry for the long rant
yuumiki More powers to you kababayan! Tbh, i feel very privileged to be raised as a Filipino woman. I have been taught since I was a kid on how to balance my career and still be able to help around the house so I could take care of my children someday. My grandmother was one of those women. She managed a business (the largest grocery store and restaurant in my baranggay) while raising her kids (All of my Uncles and Aunts, my mom too of course, has careers and children.). She was widely admired by her barangay for this. She died in 2015 and was dubbed as the 'Ilaw nang tahanan' by the Kapitana. I found this really empowering. You can be successful and still be a mother contrary to what others might say.
Yep. No one raised here in the Philippines would ever describe Filipina women as meek and docile.😅
Nolsp lol so true🙌🇵🇭
My mom (Japanese) always tells me how important women are and how I should do what I want to do, and go for my dreams. That I should be proud I'm a girl. Without women, there wouldn't be men and childeren. While growing up outside of japan, guys still looked down on me when I went out cuz I'm a Japanese girl. They think I'm 'easy'. I'm scared to go out when its late, or dark.... Sexism is a very disgusting and bad thing and I hope, one day, we can be equal.
Even outside of japan, my mom was forced to keep working and do all the housework while she was pregnant of me, I couldn't believe that.
underestimate women maybe part of japanese men culture
GO JUN! Admitting you don’t
Understand fully is amazing.
It's a good thing you're raising more awareness towards the issue and getting these women's stories out ❤❤❤
Why are kids and marriage so important in Asian countries??? I'm an American MGTOW and I'll never be married nor have kids. And it's completely respected here!
Triggered Feminist I have no idea, maybe to carry someone's lineage forward or because the values and thoughts from back in the day are more commonly viewed there? I live in england so thankfully its not a problem here either.
Triggered Feminist it's not at all completely respected in the us? You must have gotten very lucky or be very young. People are denied life-saving surgery, for example, if it may affect their fertility. People are socially ostracized, especially at work, not even just for not having kids, but for not wanting kids, maternity leave is a joke, the government and most businesses financially reward married couples over unmarried ones- the list goes on and on. I really don't feel like now is the time to pretend like we're better than Japan. Now is the time to stand in solidarity.
@@cooliipie It's because lineage is important and traditional values are important. I'd also say that having kids and a partner can be rewarding. But sadly more than all of that, America for all it's faults is very individualist at least compared to other places, people desperately try to instill values in their children but there's no telling if those values will stick even in abusive households. Because once the 20 odd years are up the chicks are free to leave. Whereas in Japan it's not that simple, people don't really leave the nest they just get bigger and move houses everything you do is still guided by your family and your community. You can be a MGTOW because you are allowed to decide what you want to do with your life, you've left the nest. In Japan the world is the nest and there is no escape.
After watching this video about 3-4 times, one of the things that really sticks with me is how Rachel sounds reading these stories aloud. A few times it sounded like she was holding back tears. This is truly a heartbreaking thing to see and I'm so grateful that Rachel and Jun are using their platform to speak about this. Hopefully with this and continued efforts Japanese society can shift into a more positive direction
I too teared up a few times because I can understand how frustrating this is for the women.
I heard it too, especially at the one where the little girl told her mother how it would have been easier if she were never born 💕😥
“It’s your fault for wearing something so revealing”
Istg this ticked me off so much
These problems are the kind that we need to overcome, talk about, and target to get rid of once and for all in order to harmonize as one.
I remember being friends with a Japanese man (I’m American), and constantly being pushed to certain points just for being a woman. Our relationship eventually became abusive despite it not even being romantic. I’ve never talked to him again and completely ghosted him. I never understood why he acted that way towards me. (Not implying all Japanese men are like this.)
I’m also constantly getting cat-called, and stared at by older men throughout the days here in the US. Reading and listening to the problems other people are having are almost heart breaking. Society’s expectations differ in other areas, but usually share it’s great similarities.
I hope people are able to heal from past experiences and learn to have a voice and speak up. Everything should be understandable, we can all relate with each other to help.
This is so unspeakably sad. Frankly I thought Japan was far more advanced than this. It's a country I'd love to visit and getting to know but this sexism is such a stain on its culture!
Rofl what?
It's a stain on western culture because 99% of the time feminists are under the illusion of being discriminated when infact they have all the power in the world to change their situations.They just don't want to work for it .Instead want things handed over to them. I'd like all those activists to show a shred of sympathy towards women in India or Japan where it'd really be needed,but hey no personal gain in that.
And what does that have to do with the video? Are u telling me that all these acusations are fake? Are u telling me that this shit just does not happen everyday? I understand your "frustation" with feminists, i just dont see the point of coming to a video about discrimination and still wanting to make women look bad.
@@lancevance6346 if the solution is "work harder" when youre already working as hard as you can, then thats the problem.
idraote okay so although it’s a stain and I hate hate hate sexism (I’m female, I remember being told since I was child I was weaker because I was female, I would never amount to as much as if I was a boy etc and that’s so infuriating) I can’t help but say, this isn’t Japanese exclusive, this is just a very very blatant case of sexism. This happens everywhere all throughout history, and it’s actually more frustrating when it’s not as blatant because when it’s more discrete then any time you complain people say “well maybe they didn’t mean it like that” or “it’s not too bad maybe it happens to everyone” but no often times it happens almost exclusively to female but no one believes you. Sexism and Racism has happened everywhere all throughout history, the stain shouldn’t prevent you from going, the stain should motivate you to go because you’ll widen the view of the world and can lead to change, if people are never exposed to other points of view they’ll never be able to change their way of thinking. I’m born and raised millennial generation American girl, and I’ve experienced these exact things here in America, the grass isn’t greener on the other side but it’s often not much worse either, it’s usually just different so you don’t realize immediately it’s the same thing in different packaging
It's frustrating. As a bloke who studied vet bioscience in Australia, the vast majority of people in my course were women. And you know what? Most of them were simply better than me. Extremely bright, hardworking and driven. Growing up in an all-boys school, I had no exposure to working with women on projects- and I was so fortunate to meet some of my best friends today through my university degree. And beyond that, my mother who had 5 kids whilst working and completing her PHD on haematology, is one of the smartest and strongest women I know. Any notion that childbirth taints a women's worth is complete and utter crap. I really wish I could do more to help the women of japan- but it's going to be a long and arduous process before equal rights are given to all. 頑張ってください
Thanks for sharing!
Greeting from Germany, a almost 28 year old male. :) (Sorry if I write something wrong or mess with the grammar.)
Already expected this to be a kinda problem in Japan, only associated from the behavior in some stories, games or animes.
I think sometimes Japan has the same problem than the older generation here in germany. Which is called conservatism. We all know that tradition and such things are really held high in Japan, but I think we need to accept changes in society, but sometimes the older generation won't accept any changes because they lived on for multiple decades with that kinda behavior, so they will stick to it, if needed with force and rejection.
But I hope this will change in the future, because thinking of the society will change over generations. They will be a few ones of the younger generation which inherits the conservative thoughts, but at some point it will fade away in the growing wish to change something. That is what a lot of people hope, not only for Japan but also in all of the world.
Japanese men will (hopefully) stop sexually harass woman, and japanese woman will (hopefully) start to defend themselves with giving them a hefty slap in the face.
I don't think your gender should be able to limit you in any way you wanna go in life. If biological superficial things like physical strength or height are considered a necessity for being dominent, then I would think of japanese man like...something inferior, because they are (mostly) kinda small compared to me as an above-average-tall european.
But this is just a biological coincidence, and means absolutely nothing.
We are in a age where the male partner can take care of the kids, and the woman is able to work and earn the money. It's quite rare but it is possible, and should always be an option.
Well sorry for the long text, I hope society will stop freezing the progress of common sense.
By translating you are helping make the issue more known
You can hear Rachel's voice breaking when reading the tweets. This sexism is honestly disgusting, and I'm angry at myself for not realizing it.
Sooo i'm seeing potential to open a daycare chain in japan 🤔 could get rich, more daycares, more opportunities for women to continue with their careers
B Monti except the birthrate is decreasing now
my mom did that in venezuela, women love to work and they deserve to work if they want to or they need to. that's an excelent idea, if you ever need a logo or drawing please write me to aleiah-art on facebook. i'll do it for free for you we need to support each other
🤔 maybe knowing that theres more daycares will increase the birthrate too? One can only hope
I honestly thought the same thing. Here in America, we need them as well. I give you my love and support Japan. Women can work just as hard as men. I live on a farm. I'm the one that picks up 50lb bags of feed in a 100°F weather.
I'm surprised some employers with large workforces don't just have a small daycare right there.
I mean, charge parents a charge to have their kids in the daycare centre and the parents can even visit their kids on their lunch breaks, easy to pick up the kids after work too.
"I thought he was Terminally Stupid" @2:01 Love it!
Yo, honestly, this is the main reason I can't watch Japanese film and animation. The misogyny is STRONG there.
Thank you SO MUCH for making this video! I was planning on making one about the lack of gender equality in Japan and site this incident, but so many more people will watch this video and hopefully become educated on this issue.
Sonnie Travels make one anyway though! The more western people to make a video the more mainstream the issue will become!
Em 101 I definitely will! Just not I'm traveling though, but I'm planning on doing one when I get back. Unfortunately, I've had my own experiences to discuss too. The biggest one was when I was in the hospital and the doctors were only talking to my husband...meanwhile I was the patient and we both have the same Japanese speaking ability
the doctor will talk to the family member since they will make most of the decision, the patient body condition is sick which will impair their physical and mental condition... and the doctor wouldn't want to give extra burden of decision making to the patient (since it can hinder the recovery or worsen their condition)... seems pretty logical to me...
alphaxfang You have no idea what was wrong with me or what condition I was in. I was perfectly capable of making a decision about my own body myself.
Sonnie Travels well you might think like that but from their medical expertise it might be incorrect to discuss it directly to the patient... Since i'm not japanese doctor i can't say for sure... But for sure if someone get a cancer it wouldn't be nice to break the news to the patient first...
In my country (Pakistan), sexism doesn't even exist as a word. They put men in leading roles, so much that some jobs have no female workers in them. Experiencing this from a young age, this blatant sexism to the world became a norm for Pakistani people. However, what's worse is that this topic is still not acknowledged or discussed openly. Many women have become victims of extreme sexism (i can remember quite a few cases in my own family) but the women just accept it because "that's the way its always been".
Sexism exists all over the world but that doesn't mean we should accept it, we should still stand against it no matter wherever you are from. I'm happy that there are places like youtube and twitter etc where you can express these issues because frankly I absolutely cannot imagine myself saying all this in public in an under-developed country like Pakistan.
Suga in the name of sweet holy turtle I am your Indian sister and I have seen same things here in India as well.I hate when women accept this sexism as their fate. I am absolutely disgusted by that.
I agree, also coming from a Pakistani family. My cousin is getting married and she quit her job because her mother in law said she can’t have a job. I got so mad at her for marrying this incompetent man with a incompetent family! My parents just say, oh it’s the culture of Pakistan, if you grew up there you would understand and not argue, but I still think is wrong! Because of this I hate my family in pakistan because they just take this sexism and don’t do anything about it.
I don't think anybody in Pakistan currently understands the concept of equal genders. But the biggest change starts within our own attitude and our family's attitudes. If our own parents tell us to accept sexism, then it will be a long time before the whole country changes its attitude. It's a problem with deep roots...
Suga in the name of sweet holy turtle That is true, luckily my mother taught me what’s right and wrong and I will hopefully pass that on to my children. We start with our own and hopefully in the future everything will change
I’m trying so hard to get into med school, when I saw this I was speechless.
Some people’s mind in japan are still in Edo period or some shit we are 2018 almost 2019 ! Such a closed minded people
In Latvia becoming a doctor is seen as a good choice for women. Of course it's long working hours but rewarding in a lot of ways. it's a life choice! You can manage having a family and career because society is very accepting here, also husbands help out.
Hello ! I’m a woman of Belgium and I TOTALLY support it, there shouldn’t be any of that there and anywhere.
I was able to obtain a scholarship and study in Japan, after years of preparing myself for tests and studying the language. Lived there for a little more than 4 years. All my family and friends were hoping that I would be able to continue a successful professional career with three languages and a Master's Degree under my sleeve, but in reality, my whole experience told me that Japanese society doesn't want women in general to be successful professionals; and if you actually make it, they keep trying to bring you down with horrible comments like the ones that were presented in the video (a woman is not complete without a husband and children, etc.), or actitudes of general discouragement. So, at the end, Japan turned out to be a huge disappointment and even a lot of Japanese female friends that I made during those years, have been trying to leave and build their professional career abroad. And this situation has continued almost without change for too many generations to count (social scientist here, studied the topic before, during my stay, and after ). It is all too discouraging.
no wonder birth rates are dropping. who would want to have children having to submit his or her daughters for something like that?
leo coelho on category of developed country japan has highest birth rates thou!
having the last place in the group of countries who have fast dropping birth rates still means you have a fast dropping birth rate, and considering Japan should be the best place to live in the world right now, considering public services, public safety etc, something must be causing people not to want to raise families.
leo coelho what are you saying?
👏👏👏
That's not really the reason. Feminism is kind of a fringe idea in Japan. Watch any of these Japanese interview videos out there where they interview Japanese women; most of them have never even heard of the term "feminism". Most of them actually dream about having a rich husband who takes care of them while they stay home and have a bunch of babies....but the economy since the bubble burst has made this impossible, so they have to work.
I'm starting to have second thoughts about moving there... I wish things were different.
Chloe Jensen same
every country has flaws,
except finland
xtdycxtfuv moving to Finland jk Finnish Is fucking hard lol 🇫🇮
xtdycxtfuv Thats because Finland doesnt exist
It’s so sad how Japan is so advanced in technology and efficiency, but still live in the Stone Age when it comes to societal issues. Why?
Because men aren't men there but insecure ...
U know what I mean
I thought Japan would’ve been better than this. Depressing
I could say the same for my home country and others....really sad
It's an extremely conservative society. We mostly get to see the colorful and fun stuff, but that's kind of like basing our view of America on Hollywood.
People can be awful no matter where they live or what they look like.
I have lived in Japan for two years now. There are wonderful things about it, and there are terrible things about it. (like every country) This is one of them. It makes me so angry sometimes. I remember once a work colleague got a small cut and I had a band aid in my bag. I gave it to him and he said 'oh you are prepared, you will make a good wife some day'. I just looked at him and said it had nothing to do with being a good wife. He looked confused. Next time he will need to bring his own band aid or deal with it.
Imangapanda hmm you will get a lot of attention because of how you look. Japan is a very homogenous society Lots of ppl will probably comment saying kawaii!! (cute) or kirei(beautiful) and people will stare on the street because you look different. It's overwhelming at first, but you get used to it and learn to ignore. It can be annoying sometimes though. If you are going to a big city that has more foreigners, then maybe not as much. Fitting in anywhere new can be difficult. I'd say make friends with the ppl who don't just want to talk to you because you are foreign. It can be difficult but Japan can be an amazing place. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions
Its insane how the first stories are about how single people who haven't had kids are incomplete and defective, and yet the next few stories are of women getting pregnant and fired. You just can't win either way!
conan263- They've hid these stories for years, and we're just now finding out about them.
@conan263 Don't you think that it's hard for them, in a less progressive society, to stand up for themselves in the first place? Then, are people like you encouraging for them to stand up? Are people who mock them, whilst not even understanding, researching, or maybe even doing a quick google search about the topic, are they really helping?
It's not hard for you to realize the ignorance of your comment.
@conan263 Is it hard being this naive? Like, are you fooled frequently? Taken advantage of?
It's almost as if they're telling you a woman is supposed to have a family at a certain point in her career so she has to make a choice. You will learn soon enough when the first wave of crazy cat ladies comes out of California.
Yet there are so many men out there thinking sexist is fAkE women are just WhiNInG about things that don't exist, as an Asian women I am so sick of it.
The ending was so cute!! It’s still there I’m happy. I can see Rachel looks a bit sad and how jun tried to make her smile again was so damn cute!!
I’m supporting you from Georgia
Female german students who studied modern japan (a mixture of current japanese economics, language and culture) in University were warned about entering a japanese company by fellow graduates because of the discrimination. This is a problem that spreads internationally and more people should be aware of so thank you for making this video.
I'm always so curious about what goes on in the mind of the terrible people discriminating against these women.
Not much I wager
Tiny dicks probably and can't get laid in a whorehouse.
propably it's just longtime conviction passed from upbringing. Only reason why it is still so prevalent there.
Inferiority complex, the opportunity to use a corrupt system to one's advantage to get ahead and push others underneath, etc.
I can't talk in behalf of people from other countries, but in japan, its accepted as a norm...
Thank you for this. When you're not targeted by discrimination this is so hard to understand/accept/hear/care. As a man I always find the rabbit hole just keeps going and going. It makes me mad but then I realize that it's still going. I dunno how to feel now.
I found this video through your channel from your Japanese kitchen for idiots video, and I'm crying, so happy I found this, this is so important.
I wrote my thesis on Discrimination in the Japanese Workforce, back in 1997. 21 years later and not much has changed!
surprised?
That Gaijin Fella
your name makes me think you ought to meet That Japanese Man Yuta 😆
seriously though, i'm actually surprised that sexism in japan is on a systematic level. i always assume that historically mysoginistic countries still have some lingering sexism, but i didn't think it would be this bad in a first world country in 2018...
I would love to read that paper. Do you have a link to it?
Is the thesis published??? Can I please read it??? :)
Tsubasa Genzo Correction, the men don't care. The Japanese women do but nobody wants to listen to them. And they wonder why the birthrate is declining. Who wants to have a kid if it means the end of your life?
When I started my driving lessons, and we were practicing emergency braking on an icy road, the older male instructor said, “Don’t grip the wheel so hard, the man that has you wouldn’t like that done to him.”
I was 16. I was (and still am) disgusted and angry. I am so sick of this treatment of women. I am with you ❤️🇨🇦
cherryblossom0426 Did you call him out on it?
This is too much. I can’t believe the things people have said to women. Do Japanese companies not have civil rights or Human Resources departments that address this behavior?
4年前、東京の私立医学部を受験し、不合格でした。今年、その大学から連絡があり、受験料を返すと言われました。受験した全学生に返金しているそうなので合格してたのかどうかは分かりません。でも、もし合格していたらわたしの人生も変わっていたような気がしています。
Four years ago, I took the private medical school in Tokyo and failed. This year, I was contacted by the university and was told to return my exam fee. I don't know if I passed the exam because it seems that all students who took the exam are refunded. However, I feel that my life would have changed if I passed.