In 2022, Japan again ranked in the lowest quartile of countries included in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report – 116th out of 146 – making it the lowest ranking of the G7 nations. What impact does the gender gap have on the beliefs of young people in Japan today? How is it influencing their lives and shaping their choices? In March, we’ll look at Japan’s gender gap in the areas of education, politics, health, and economics and hear how it is perceived by Japanese university students.

Ellen Rettig-Miki, our speaker, has been actively exploring the issue of gender equality in her classes with university students at Kwansei Gakuin University for several years. With the students’ consent, Ellen will share with us their reflections on how personal experiences related to gender have impacted their choices of activities, education, and career. From their perceptions and perspectives, we’ll gain new insight into how gender-equal or unequal these students view the world around them. Join us for this unique opportunity to experience the gender gap through the eyes of the next generation entering the workforce.