# 政治家がいう女性活躍推進への違和感 2
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These days, I'm thinking so much that it feels like it's expanding the skull of my small capacity.

I'm consulting on how companies can promote women's active participation. I believe this is not just a women's issue but a "HUMAN ISSUE," and that women's issues exist prominently within it. (Otherwise, new distinctions will arise.)

First, create an image of the positioning and relationships of each element, and then gradually solve the HUMAN ISSUE.

Thinking step-by-step, efforts to improve the workplace environment for women can be a good starting point for solving the overall HUMAN ISSUE. If there are people or environments that cannot reach this starting point, we need to create it, regardless of gender.

However, in Japan, I have concerns that there might be three problems (for now, lol).

1. Declining birthrate, aging population, and government issues
2. The problem of "poison" within companies
3. The problem of preliminary education

1. Declining birthrate, aging population, and government issues

As the birthrate declines and the population ages, the labor force will be insufficient. Therefore, the strategy is likely to want to employ those who are not currently working to generate new revenue, i.e., taxes. I can see the ulterior motives of those (politicians) who want to exploit women by making them work and give birth, presenting it as a form of "fulfillment" and "purpose." Their industries are secure as long as they can get votes from the high volume of elderly people. (This democracy is structurally flawed)

So, what should we do? You should ignore what the government says. Focus on your own ideal form, "this looks fun," "I want to try doing this." If you can generate revenue from that, it's a win-win. I'm increasingly reminded that you should never "get on board with" or "rely on" Japanese politicians.

2. The problem of "poison" within companies

This is troublesome. I used to work in an environment with one man and the rest women. You might think that among women, there would be more tolerance for childbirth and childcare? However, within that group, there was pressure, power dynamics, factions, and a dirty, backward atmosphere. So, it's not that problems are solved just by having only women. I've also worked at similarly terrible companies with men.

So, what should we do? The important thing is that this poison is not gender-specific, and that the company first acknowledges its existence. Clarify its negative effects. Then, tackle the resolution of HUMAN ISSUES (including women's advancement) with phased initiatives. That's what I think. (Even so, problems will likely continue to arise, but I believe starting with everyone recognizing it is a good first step.)

3. The problem of preparatory education

Yes, so telling women, 'Have children, raise them, become managers, be independent, and drive the economy forward!' is absurd! This country's education does not teach independence. I've seen many meetings in various Japanese companies where accomplished men gather, and I felt that those who 'raise their hands and state their opinions' were a minority. If we push men's unfulfilled or deliberately neglected tasks onto women under the guise of promoting women's advancement, the results are predictable. After imposing all these burdens, there will surely be many who wrongly think, 'How dare she be so bold, being a woman!'

So, what should we do? The act of expressing one's own opinions and assertions is addressed through education from childhood in the countries I have visited or lived in. Aside from those with innate talent, Japan's education regarding independence is too late. However, education that acknowledges this state of being too late can be effective. Simply pushing 'do this like overseas' will not be effective. However, training tailored to this backward situation (localized) will surely be effective. We need to create that.

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In other words, an environment where women 'can also' work easily is likely a company that is easy to work in overall.

But you know, I'll say it again: you can't just push onto women what men have been slacking on, and expect them to do housework, childbirth, childcare, and work all at the same time! That's not going to work, politicians of Japan!

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