Paternity Leave in Japan: Cultural Barriers

This chapter examines the low uptake of paternity leave among Japanese men despite accessible policies, focusing on cultural and employer-related factors. It discusses how traditional job security perceptions and fear of social judgment perpetuate gender norms, affecting men's decisions to take leave amid Japan's demographic challenges.

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