Low Fertility in Japan, South Korea, and Singapore: Population Policies and Their Effectiveness
In: SpringerBriefs in Population Studies
In: SpringerBriefs in population studies. Population studies of Japan
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In: SpringerBriefs in Population Studies
In: SpringerBriefs in population studies. Population studies of Japan
In: Population Studies of Japan
This book focuses on the links between family, education, and employment systems in the Asian developed economies, proposing that these three systems and their interrelations are powerful factors causing the low fertility in Asia. The phenomenon of low fertility has been widely observed in developed countries, and the birthrate in Asian countries is among the lowest in the world. Although these countries have implemented measures to counter the falling birthrate, the expected effect has not yet been achieved. Moreover, Asia has seen a rapid decrease in the number of marriages. To promote effective countermeasures, it is necessary to clarify the factors influencing the low birthrate and decline in the number of marriages. Based on a statistical analysis of survey results mainly from Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, this book discusses several important points. First, because the family system is strong, cohabitation and children born to single mothers are not socially accepted. Further, mothers play a strong role in fulfilling expectations for children's education. Second, the popularization of higher education and intense academic competition, which have been a driving force for rapid economic growth, have led to many parents opting to have fewer children, as the cost of education is high. Lastly, wage disparity is large and employment stability is a matter of concern. These factors increase competition within education and, in turn, make it difficult for the young generation to choose marriage. Within the employment environment, balancing work and family life is problematical, especially for women.
In: Shakaigaku hyōron: Japanese sociological review, Band 73, Heft 3, S. 196-213
ISSN: 1884-2755
In: Shakaigaku hyōron: Japanese sociological review, Band 66, Heft 2, S. 260-277
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In: Kazoku shakaigaku kenkyū, Band 19, Heft 2, S. 113-120
ISSN: 1883-9290
In: Kazoku shakaigaku kenkyū, Band 18, Heft 1, S. 7-16
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In: Shakaigaku hyōron: Japanese sociological review, Band 52, Heft 1, S. 33-49
ISSN: 1884-2755
In: Population Studies of Japan
1.Introduction (Shigeki Matsuda) -- -2. Who can become a teleworker during the COVID-19 pandemic? The inequality structure and access to telework in Japan (Jae-Youl Shin, Hirohisa Takenoshita) -- 3. The Division of Domestic Labor During the Early Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan (Junko Nishimura, Jihey Bae, Kota Toma) -- 4. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family formation in Japan (Ling Sze Nancy Leung, Takayuki Sasaki, Shigeki Matsuda) -- 5. Conclusion (Hirohisa Takenoshita).
In: Kazoku shakaigaku kenkyū, Band 32, Heft 2, S. 169-172
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In: Kazoku shakaigaku kenkyū, Band 30, Heft 1, S. 107-110
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In: Kazoku shakaigaku kenkyū, Band 28, Heft 1, S. 7-10
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In: Kazoku shakaigaku kenkyū, Band 13, Heft 2, S. 73-84
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In: Cogent social sciences, Band 10, Heft 1
ISSN: 2331-1886
In: Asian population studies, Band 20, Heft 2, S. 203-221
ISSN: 1744-1749