Consciousness of gender inequality between public and private workers in Japan

What is it about?

This study explores the factors which affect the the consciousness of gender inequality between public and private workers in Japan. Our empirical analysis shows that, while distinctive Japanese management practices are influential on private workers’ consciousness of gender inequality, they do not affect that of public workers.

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Why is it important?

This study provides the first quantitative analysis to address gender inequality in Japanese public and private sectors. It reveals unique mechanisms determining the consciousness of gender inequality in each sector.