Yet another example of capitalism gone amok. Ask yourself: What does Japanese society look like in the future if these trends continue? And they show no signs of letting up.
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/07/japan-mystery-low-birth-rate/534291/
With the employment situation and working conditions in Japan, it is difficult to raise a family or have any kind of a social life. It's not just about men having to be a breadwinner.
ReplyDeleteThe article talks about the tradition of excessive work hours but also that women consider men who won't work those hours to be losers. That's a pretty heavy pressure.
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