Speaker
Julia Kimura, PhD
(Mukogawa Women's University)
Description
This presentation explores gender disparity in Japanese university EFL teaching, a field where women dominate the contingent workforce yet face systemic inequities. Despite broader attention to gender inequality in Japanese workplaces and unions, little research has examined its impact in this context. Drawing on two studies, I analyze interviews with female EFL professionals and their experiences with career advancement. I also investigate their participation in labour unions, revealing the union’s paradoxical role in both addressing and perpetuating gender gaps. These findings highlight the need for more inclusive employment policies and union practices to promote equity for contingent educators.
Author
Julia Kimura, PhD
(Mukogawa Women's University)