How Japanese Culture Force Individuals to be Johatsu?
Takehiko Kariya, a professor of Japanese sociology, argues why it is more likely that Johatsu exists in Japan than it is in other nations.
In the last 20 years, schools have promoted individual expression and creativity, but the social setting and workplace have stayed the same. A recent graduate and a salaryman from the 1980s work in the same hierarchical office environment, therefore there is no difference between them.
Over the past two decades, vacation time has decreased, working hours have increased, and cooperation and discipline have deteriorated.
Unfortunately, it is regarded dishonorable to leave a firm in Japan due to the culture there. There are no anti-discrimination legislation in Japan. Sexual harassment and discrimination against women are commonplace in the workplace.
For instance, if employed, a pregnant woman may be dismissed or demoted. Men frequently take advantage of women sexually; in fact, some hotels even provide their boss and secretary a private room in the middle of the day.
Blood type discrimination exists alongside racial and ethnic discrimination. By connecting blood types to personality features, a Japanese article clarified why type Bs exhibit the worst behavioral behaviors.
The phenomena of Johatsu was first observed in Japanese culture. People who were formerly supported by their families and their communities are now alone, despondent, and ashamed of their mistakes.
The disappearances are caused by the rigid culture, or “Johatsu,” which is prohibited and tabooed. Different experts and groups said that Japan is trying to hide the situation by supplying tainted data and that the true figures are far higher than thought.
