Gender Inequality In East Asia

There are 4.1 billion Asians in the world, or almost 60 percent of the entire human race. Individuals in East Asia are marginalized, especially women. There are more expectations for a woman than a man. There are no proportional expectations for men. Asian families stress gender identity, especially towards younger girls. At a young age, people are being ostracized if they do not fit the mold of what is considered beautiful. Humans are impressionable when they are younger, so if they hear something about themselves constantly, they start to believe it. It does not matter how many positive things are said, the negative will usually have the most impact. Individuals learn through observation. People will compare themselves to others who are perceived …show more content…
They want a better life for themselves and their family. The lack of opportunities for woman to gain an education, get a job, made women seek marriage in order to survive (Yang and Yen 2011). Education is important and not everyone has the opportunity to gain one. Females are less likely to be enrolled in schools than males. Without a proper education, trying to obtain a job can be arduous. Gender inequality in the workplace is particularly pronounced in Japan and Korea (Qian and Sayer 2016). There is weak enforcement of equal employment laws and limited social services for child care (Qian and Sayer 2016). Women are exhausted from working long hours, but are still expected to clean, cook, and take care of the kid(s). Gender wage gaps are higher in Japan and Korea than in Taiwan (Qian and Sayer 2016). Companies are dominated by males and there are limited jobs available to women. Culture is important and in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, Confucianism is part of the culture. The ideals of femininity in these areas portray women as the caretaker and homemaker, while the men are the breadwinners. Employers discriminate against women on the basis of their role as wives and mothers, and this is believed to be the main reason for the gender pay gap (Ji 2015). A thought might be that because women spend so much time at home caring for everything, they do not leave the house often, so they …show more content…
A marriage should be equal and a woman should not be carrying all the weight on her shoulders. They can and should speak their mind without constantly being criticized as a dictator or bossy, especially if they are just trying to do their job. Women should be provided the same opportunities as men. There should be no judgement on the type of job or career a person wants to pursue. It does not matter what gender a person considers themselves, if they are the most qualified, they should be hired. A woman is beautiful, no matter what she looks