Macnaughtan, Helen (2015) 'Womenomics for Japan: is the Abe policy for gendered employment viable in an era of precarity?' The Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus, 13 (13). p. 4302.
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Abstract
Womenomics is a theory that advocates the empowerment of women, arguing that enabling women to have access to equal participation in an economy and society will result in economic benefits and social progress. The need for Japan to implement womenomics was first advocated by Kathy Matsui in 1999, and since 2013 Prime Minister Abe’s government has pledged to promote womenomics as policy. In theory, womenomics is a viable policy for Japan. I argue, however, that gendered norms and practices in Japanese society act as a strong impediment to its realization. In addition, the approach being taken by the Abe government is flawed by underlying gender bias. This article outlines the historical context of current womenomics policy, provides a critical analysis of implementation strategies discussing progress and socio-structural obstacles, and concludes with an assessment of the viability of womenomics for Japan.
Item Type: | Journal Article |
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SOAS Departments & Centres: | Departments and Subunits > School of Finance & Management Legacy Departments > Faculty of Law and Social Sciences > School of Finance and Management |
ISSN: | 15574660 |
Date Deposited: | 31 Mar 2015 13:22 |
URI: | https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/id/eprint/19702 |
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