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@article{ART003094322},
author={Yuya Endo and Kazunori Kawamura and Seon-gyu Go},
title={Thick Glass Ceiling : Japanese Women Candidates Less Likely for Local Council Elections},
journal={JAPAN SPACE},
issn={1976-1481},
year={2024},
number={35},
pages={41-71}

TY - JOUR
AU - Yuya Endo
AU - Kazunori Kawamura
AU - Seon-gyu Go
TI - Thick Glass Ceiling : Japanese Women Candidates Less Likely for Local Council Elections
JO - JAPAN SPACE
PY - 2024
VL - null
IS - 35
PB - The Institute of Japanese Studies
SP - 41
EP - 71
SN - 1976-1481
AB - In Japan, the shortage of local politicians has become a nationwide issue. To address this problem, appointing individuals from demographics that have not traditionally pursued political careers could be considered. However, it is rare for current politicians to designate women as their successors. To investigate whether there is gender discrimination in the selection of successors, we conducted a survey targeting local politicians in Japan. We surveyed local Japanese councilors to examine the factors that led them to nominate successors. The results revealed that Japanese local councilors tended to have a positive attitude toward nominating women as successors. However, they also believed that this would not be acceptable to their supporters. This study suggests that Japanese local councilors do not inherently discriminate against women, but refrain from nominating them for other reasons. Our findings revealed that Japanese local politicians have a positive attitude towards appointing women as their successors. At the same time, these politicians perceive that their supporters are reluctant to accept women in these roles. This study suggests that Japanese local politicians do not personally discriminate against women but refrain from appointing them due to perceived resistance from their supporters.
KW - Local Council Election;Female Candidate;Gender;Quota System;Japanese politics
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Yuya Endo, Kazunori Kawamura and Seon-gyu Go. (2024). Thick Glass Ceiling : Japanese Women Candidates Less Likely for Local Council Elections. JAPAN SPACE, 35, 41-71.

Yuya Endo, Kazunori Kawamura and Seon-gyu Go. 2024, "Thick Glass Ceiling : Japanese Women Candidates Less Likely for Local Council Elections", JAPAN SPACE, no.35, pp.41-71.

Yuya Endo, Kazunori Kawamura, Seon-gyu Go "Thick Glass Ceiling : Japanese Women Candidates Less Likely for Local Council Elections" JAPAN SPACE 35 pp.41-71 (2024) : 41.

Yuya Endo, Kazunori Kawamura, Seon-gyu Go. Thick Glass Ceiling : Japanese Women Candidates Less Likely for Local Council Elections. 2024; 35 : 41-71.

Yuya Endo, Kazunori Kawamura and Seon-gyu Go. "Thick Glass Ceiling : Japanese Women Candidates Less Likely for Local Council Elections" JAPAN SPACE no.35(2024) : 41-71.

Yuya Endo; Kazunori Kawamura; Seon-gyu Go. Thick Glass Ceiling : Japanese Women Candidates Less Likely for Local Council Elections. JAPAN SPACE, 35, 41-71.

Yuya Endo; Kazunori Kawamura; Seon-gyu Go. Thick Glass Ceiling : Japanese Women Candidates Less Likely for Local Council Elections. JAPAN SPACE. 2024; 35 41-71.

Yuya Endo, Kazunori Kawamura, Seon-gyu Go. Thick Glass Ceiling : Japanese Women Candidates Less Likely for Local Council Elections. 2024; 35 : 41-71.

Yuya Endo, Kazunori Kawamura and Seon-gyu Go. "Thick Glass Ceiling : Japanese Women Candidates Less Likely for Local Council Elections" JAPAN SPACE no.35(2024) : 41-71.