ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Overview of gender inequality in Japan

In Japan, sometimes boys and girls are not treated the same. This is called gender inequality. It can happen in many different ways. For example, some people might think that boys are better at certain things than girls, like math or sports. They might also believe that girls should do certain things, like clean the house or cook, while boys do other things like play outside.

Gender inequality can also happen when it comes to jobs. Some people think that certain jobs are only for men or only for women. This means that girls might not get the chance to do a job they want to do because they are girls.

In some families, boys might get more attention or more opportunities than girls. This also happens in schools where teachers might give more attention to the boys and not notice when girls are being left out.

Gender inequality can be really unfair and is something that people are working hard to change. Girls and boys should have the same chances to do what they want and be treated fairly.