OSPKYOTO 34: Gender and Work in the US and Japan
Sources, extent, and consequences of workplace gender inequality in the United States and Japan. Gender disparities in labor force participation, wages, promotions and the types of jobs men and women hold. How societal norms against maternal employment affect women's labor force participation and, consequently, economic growth at a societal level. Employment across different types of jobs, including women in science and engineering fields. Current social and organizational policies designed to reduce gender inequality and spur economic growth. Japan's plan for stimulating the Japanese economy through government policies to persuade Japanese women to join and stay in the paid workforce compared to approaches in the US, which have largely come from the corporate sector.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Correll, S. (PI)
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