The contribution of Japanese women politicians in women empowerment in postwar Japan

Date of Publication

2010

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Major in Japanese Studies

Subject Categories

International and Area Studies

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

International Studies

Abstract/Summary

This paper aimed to identify the contributions of Japanese women politicians in postwar Japan. The researchers, through secondary sources and interviews, gathered data. The researchers identified the implications of the number of the politicians, movements that has been passed and as well as the perceptions of the Japanese regarding the women politicians. The researchers then found out that even though the numbers of women politicians in Japan has been increasing, women empowerment continues to decline (measured through the Gender Empowerment Measurement or GEM conducted by the UNDP) thus implying that women politicians in Japan does not contribute much or directly to women empowerment but does not however mean that they are inefficient or useless. The researchers also found out the women populace vote in favor more on the party rather than the individual (which maybe indicated by affiliations, same gender, etc.)

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTU019119

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Women politicians--Japan; Women--Political activity--Japan

Embargo Period

1-4-2022

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