Kyariaūman
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A kyariaūman is a Japanese term for a career woman. The term refers to the type of Japanese woman, married or not, that pursues a career to make a living and for personal advancement rather than being a housewife without occupation outside the home. The term came into use when women were expected to marry and become housewives after a short period working as an "office lady."
The term is used in Japan to describe the counterpart to the Japanese salaryman (サラリーマン); a career woman in Japan also works for a salary, and seeks to supplement their family's income through work or to remain independent by seeking an independent career.
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See also
- Gender inequality in Japan
- Gender Equality Bureau, Japan
- Women in Japan
- Feminism in Japan
- Women in the workforce
- Glass ceiling
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