Interview with Senior Researcher at Research Institute (Social Sciences and Gender Studies)

I chose to interview this individual for my Global Politics Engagement activity as her current gender research studies focus on Turkey and Japan. I thought it would be interesting to hear an expert opinion on why such gender inequality exists in Japanese society and why it is so necessary to change social structures for the … Continue reading Interview with Senior Researcher at Research Institute (Social Sciences and Gender Studies)

Interview with Former Government Worker (Pioneer of Equal Employment Opportunity Law)

I chose to interview Ms Iwata, a former government worker for my Global Politics Engagement Activity. I chose to include her as she had an active role in changing legislation to protect working women and because she redefined the value of women working in government jobs. She was involved in the creation of the Equal … Continue reading Interview with Former Government Worker (Pioneer of Equal Employment Opportunity Law)

My Interest in My Political Issue (Gender Inequality in Japan)

I was particularly intrigued with the gender inequality issues in Japan because Japan is my home country and I am directly affected by the societal and cultural views Japanese people may have. Growing up in Japan, I always thought that inequalities within the country didn’t really exist as I personally was never affected by them. … Continue reading My Interest in My Political Issue (Gender Inequality in Japan)