White paper on men's studies
Men's studies critically analyzes male roles and behavioral norms that have been considered "universal," revealing their diversity and contradictions. While men are seen as a privileged class, they are also bound by norms such as the "breadwinner role," "long working hours," and "emotional suppression," and face health risks. This "curse of masculinity" not only hinders career development for women and minorities, but also undermines men themselves.
This document explains everything from the background and issues of men's studies to practical applications in companies.
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• Background and Problem Setting • Characteristics of Male Norms in Japanese Society • The Emergence and Significance of Men's Studies • Recognition of Challenges in Corporate Management • Theoretical Foundations of Men's Studies • Background to the Establishment of Men's Studies • Key Concepts and Theoretical Frameworks • Bridging the Gap from Theory to Practice • Masculinity and Organizational Culture • "Male Norms" in Corporate Society
⚪︎ Career development and bias for male employees ⚪︎ Masculinity and leadership ⚫︎ From theory to practice – How to apply men's studies to organizational transformation ⚪︎ Overview of training programs ⚪︎ Specific examples of workshops ⚫︎ Corporate mindset change and examples from other countries ⚫︎ Steps and roadmap for implementation