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Women in the Japanese Labour Market

Djehane A. Hosni (Associate Professor of Economics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, specialising in Human Resource Development with publications in the areas of manpower, training and Third World development.)

Equal Opportunities International

ISSN: 0261-0159

Article publication date: 1 June 1990

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Abstract

Culture and traditions represent strong subjective criteria that determine the role of women in society. A conservative value system tends to restrict their active participation in the labour market and confine their efforts to more traditional household chores and family responsibilities.

Citation

Hosni, D.A. (1990), "Women in the Japanese Labour Market", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 9 No. 6, pp. 11-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb010532

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1990, MCB UP Limited

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