Women in the Workplace: United States v.s. Japan

We all know that women have fewer opportunities in job offers and promotions. It goes without saying that women get paid less than men. Why? Why is there such a gap between the amount on a man's paycheck compared to a woman's? In America, although women might think they are underrated, they need to realize that they have it better than other women in a different country. For example, Japan. In Japan, the idea of …

…of our gender. It is obvious that Japan is far behind than the United States on the concept of women workers. Japan is still taking baby steps toward the acceptance of these women. However, in order for this to be accomplished, Japan needs to be a little more open-minded and have to come to the realization that it is 2004, and time as well as the people will change accordingly. By: Mika Mokko © 2004