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“Why do many Japanese women try to retain their jobs and impose burdens on employers?”
From the article titled 'A Message to Unserious Female Employees – Those who Always Blame their Bosses for Everything', readers can distinctly perceive Ayaka Sono's personal standpoint.
It can be stated that her perspective is directly influenced by Japan's traditional patriarchal mindset, conflicting with the plan to promote women in the workforce and stimulate the country's economic development by Shinzo Abe. Ayaka Sono also proposes that women should cease working upon giving birth and only return to the workplace when the child is old enough to be on their own without clinging to their mother all day.
In response to this unexpected suggestion, she explains: “Maternity leave is a significant hassle for companies, in particular, and the entire workforce, in general. Why do many women try to retain their jobs and burden employers?”
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pledged to enhance working conditions for women through the 2020 goal, where 30% of leadership positions will be occupied by women. Additionally, he puts forth a proposal for a 3-year parental leave to care for children. This aligns somewhat with Ayaka Sono's viewpoint that 'mothers should stay with their children as long as possible.' For many years, Sono has been recognized as a proponent of conservative educational reform and a member of Abe's Educational Reconstruction Society. This is why her voice carries significant influence within the Japanese government.
Over time, Japan has consistently ranked low in social equality. According to data from the World Economic Forum, Japan holds the 101st position out of 135 countries in the gender equality rankings, considering economic, educational, health, and political factors.
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Source: Travel Guide Mytour
MytourSeptember 30, 2013
