Marriage and Birth Rates in Japan
Write a research essay about marriage and birth rates in Japan.
Analyze these demographics, discuss the factors contributing to them, evaluate the impact of policies intended to address them, and ultimately paint a modern picture of the situation.
Potential Topics of interest include:
Lack of affordable housing and childcare
Reluctance to have children due to economic uncertainty or a desire for a more flexible lifestyle
Young people in Japan prioritizing their careers or personal interests over marriage
Changing cultural expectations around marriage traditional and gender roles
Shinzo Abe and the impact of Abenomics, such as the ‘Angel Plan’ and ‘Cool Japan initiative aiming to promote increased birth rates.
The impact of COVID-19 and other crises
Moreover, some notes on style are necessary for Japanese words and names:
Use of the revised Hepburn Romanisation system for Japanese words
