April 2025

Feelings of equity and inequity experienced by spouses after the birth of their first child

In Japan, traditional gender roles dictate that husbands return to work immediately after the birth of a child, while wives take on childcare and household responsibilities. However, with increasing numbers of women pursuing careers after marriage, many experience an intensified burden, juggling work and domestic duties, which can lead to feelings of inequity with their husbands. Although Japan boasts a well-developed...

Author(s): Yuki Kanazawa, Tomoya Unno and Naomi Kano