DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WORKING WOMEN IN JAPAN: A HUMAN RIGHTS MANAGEMENT POLICY ISSUE

Abstract

Primarily analyses, on the basis of data available, the extent to which working women in Japan are discriminated against in the business world. Discusses sexual discrimination against Japanese women in job opportunity, job assignment, opportunity for promotion, wages, on‐the‐job training, and retirement age. Also includes a summary on the recent Equal Employment Opportunity Law and illustrates the attempt of the Japanese Government to eliminate discrimination in the workplace.

Citation

Munchus, G. (1993), "DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WORKING WOMEN IN JAPAN: A HUMAN RIGHTS MANAGEMENT POLICY ISSUE", Women in Management Review, Vol. 8 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/09649429310024197