Single, childless and happy !

Maciamo · Jul 17, 2003, 23:15

TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- If you go to a single party in a fashionable part of Tokyo on any given day, you will see successful young professionals who love good food, wine and company.

They are part of a major social trend in a country where traditions of marriage and family run deep.

A quarter of all Japanese men in their late 30s and 16 percent of women of the same age are single. Much to the chagrin of their parents who want them to get married, they stay single.

Many women in Japan still end up having to choose between a career or marriage and children.

Single motherhood is rare and generally not accepted. And even married mothers can feel unwelcome in the workplace.

Nagatomo believes women like her stay single because Japanese women have changed while the men and the surrounding social structure have not.

One might argue over reasons, but the fact is demographers expect the number of single, childless Japan will only keep on growing.

Ami · Jul 27, 2003, 07:22

Well, thats good to know.

Jul 17, 2003, 23:15	#1
Maciamo Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: Austrasia Posts: 6,647	Single, childless and happy ! CNN : Single, childless Japan emerging TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- If you go to a single party in a fashionable part of Tokyo on any given day, you will see successful young professionals who love good food, wine and company. They are part of a major social trend in a country where traditions of marriage and family run deep. A quarter of all Japanese men in their late 30s and 16 percent of women of the same age are single. Much to the chagrin of their parents who want them to get married, they stay single. Many women in Japan still end up having to choose between a career or marriage and children. Single motherhood is rare and generally not accepted. And even married mothers can feel unwelcome in the workplace. Nagatomo believes women like her stay single because Japanese women have changed while the men and the surrounding social structure have not. One might argue over reasons, but the fact is demographers expect the number of single, childless Japan will only keep on growing. __________________ Over 100 destinations in the Japan Sightseeing Guide + detailed Tokyo Guide and Kyoto Guide Eupedia : Your Guide to Europe in English Read the "Maciamo FAQ" "What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone?", Winston Churchill.

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Jul 27, 2003, 07:22	#2
Ami iami5o4 Join Date: Jul 7, 2003 Location: California Age: 22 Posts: 334	Well, thats good to know.