Japanese banks move to abolish gender-based uniform rules, but obstacles remain March 26, 2022 (Mainichi Japan) Japanese version Female employees in non-uniform attire are seen at Saga Kyoei Bank in the city of Fukuoka's Hakata Ward on March 17, 2022. (Mainichi/Hiroshi Hisano) FUKUOKA -- While moves are gradually spreading to abolish the system at Japanese banks requiring only female employees to wear uniforms, many banks have remained sluggish when it comes to adopting the initiative. A number of banks have gotten rid of the one-sided uniform system amid growing calls for gender equality, but circumstances unique to banks, as organizations that handle money
激安 ブランドコピー have also emerged as factors impeding full-scale abolishment of uniform mandates. During a Mainichi Shimbun reporter's visit to the Saga Kyoei Bank's Fukuoka branch in southwest Japan in mid-March, female bank employees were wearing black suits and pale-colored blouses. "It has become far easier for us to move around compared to when wearing uniforms," said one employee. At Saga Kyoei Bank, it had been mandatory for female staff members of branches and the head office to wear uniforms, with skirts included among the attire. However, in April 2021, the rule was abolished from the viewpoint of gender equality. Only when a part-time employee requests it does the company allow staff to wear the uniform already provided to them. Similar moves have been seen nationwide. In recent years, Michinoku Bank based in the city of Aomori in northern Japan, and Shimane Bank based in the city of Matsue in west Japan
ブランドコピー通販 abolished their uniforms for female staff. The Bank of Saga in southwest Japan also plans to bring its uniform system to an end in April 2023. Shinsei Bank in Tokyo abolished its system around 2001, shortly after its establishment. Resona Bank based in Osaka has not had a uniform system since it was founded in 2003. However, such banks only comprise a handful. There are also banks that make uniforms optional, such as the Bank of Fukuoka
コピーブランド財布 which allows employees to wear suits if they decide to do so, and a major bank that permits staff to wear clothing other than uniforms at the discretion of the branch. Nonetheless, many banks still require female staff members, especially those not in managerial positions, to wear uniforms. Why is it the norm for only female bank employees to wear uniforms? According to sources close to financial institutions, since the rapid economic growth period from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s, many Japanese firms
新作ブランドコピー including banks, have hired a substantial number of women specifically for secretarial work. Sources say that it was common for female staff to be lent uniforms to manage their attire, as there were few types of business-appropriate clothing for women compared to men at the time, and to lessen the burden on women who received lower wages than men. However
スーパーコピー激安 from 2000, more and more companies began to abolish the system of hiring women specifically for secretarial positions. As the bank industry struggled to stay afloat and underwent reorganization, many major and local banks abolished uniforms in a bid to value individuality and reduce expenses. A source close to the textile industry explained, "Uniforms are expensive, and abolishing the system has a large effect on reducing costs." However, this move to abolish uniforms was only temporary, and most banks reinstated uniforms several years later. As for the reason why the abolishment of uniforms did not last for long, a senior official of a local bank said that staff came under strict scrutiny from clients and customers who complained of female staff members' non-uniform attire. An employee at a major bank said that regions with high numbers of elderly customers tended to get more complaints, while another local bank employee said their company revived uniforms due to the strong opinion that staff members gained more trust when wearing uniforms due to the nature of the occupation of handling customers' assets. According to an April 2021 survey by general incorporated association Sanikleen Academy Foundation, 65.6% of respondents positively evaluated the usage of uniforms themselves, saying that they help to make a distinction between public and personal affairs and identify employees. However, 41.8% of respondents felt discomfort toward companies that apply different uniform rules on the basis of gender, and 34.9% expressed discomfort toward companies that mix uniform and non-uniform attire on the basis of staff members' managerial positions. Kanagawa University professor Chinami Kasama commented, "Viewed historically, only women were made to wear uniforms from the purpose of indicating to employees and customers that women were in a position to assist men." She continued, "Abolishing female staff uniforms is significant for realizing workplace diversity. In the case that companies decide that uniforms are necessary, rules on wearing them should not be differentiated based on gender." (Japanese original by Hiroshi Hisano, Kyushu Business News Department) Font Size SML Print Go to The Mainichi Home Page Related Articles Is Japan's Kyushu really 'sexist'? Local business federation investigates Japan gov't may require companies to release gender wage gap as early as 2023 Where does Japan stand in terms of 'gender' compared to the rest of the world?
