Unfinished Business: Shinzo Abe's 'Womenomics' Push

The video discusses the challenges faced by working women in Japan due to long, inflexible work hours and limited childcare options. It highlights government initiatives to expand childcare facilities and the criticism these efforts have faced. The video also covers the increase in women joining the workforce and the goal of having more women in management positions. However, it points out the challenges in achieving gender equality in corporate settings.

What is a significant challenge for full-time working women in Japan?

• Lack of job opportunities

• High cost of living

• Limited access to education

• Long and inflexible working hours

What has the AB administration pledged to do by March next year?

• Increase the number of child care spots by 200,000

• Reduce working hours for women

• Provide free education for children

• Increase maternity leave benefits

How much money is the Liberal Democratic Party setting aside to support child care?

• $12 billion

• $5 billion

• $10 billion

• $8 billion

What percentage of management positions does the government aim to have women occupy by 2020?

• 30%

• 35%

• 25%

• 20%

According to Teikoku Databank, what percentage of management positions are currently held by women?

• 12%

• 15%

• 6%

• 10%