In recent years, initiatives related to diversity have been under active discussion worldwide. In the area of design, there is a search for ways to make design easy to use for people of various backgrounds. For example, universal design is a method...
How would you describe an excellent work environment for everyone? You may come up with many areas for improvement by comparing the ideal with reality. Among many issues, the gender pay gap remains a problem many countries must address. In May, the...
What is SDGs Goal 10? SDGs Goal 10 is “Reduced Inequality,” with its mission statement being “Reduce inequality within and among countries” by 2030. This goal has 10 targets and 14 indicators measuring the world’s success in this aspect. For...
Gender bias is when a person or society unconsciously holds fixed assumptions or prejudices about gender differences and gender roles. In Japan, there is a slang term for women in the sciences called “rikejo.” The very fact that such a...
In 2019, the #KuToo movement became a hot topic in Japan. This was a wake-up call to the gender expectation that women should wear heels in general business settings. In these days of much discussion about gender equality and genderless fashion, the...
“Gender equality,” as stated in the SDGs, is to realize a society where each person is free to make choices regardless of gender. This trend has recently spilled over into the Japanese toy industry by introducing products that challenge gender...
From time to time, we see individuals take to social networks and Q&A sites like Quora, seeking answers to gender and sexuality topics. The questions reveal a world seeking to understand LGBTQ matters, including the search for one’s...
In Japanese society, traditional gender roles still prevail. Although reducing unconscious bias is an uphill task, part of society is attempting to achieve gender equality through SDGs. The fashion field is no exception. In recent times, genderless...
Awareness regarding gender equality issues in Japan has continuously appeared in the spotlight for several reasons. Although the country has made significant strides to promote equality in the workplace, government and society, the country still...
Japanese culture is well known for its emphasis on gender roles. Traditional ideas of men being breadwinners and women being housewives are still pervasive. The separate roles of men and women are also reflected in other areas of life. One famous...