The Causes of the Sex Industry Within Japan’s Economic Structure

Yuefei Zhu

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/15/20231031

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The Causes of the Sex Industry Within Japan’s Economic Structure

Yuefei Zhu *^,1,

¹ Wardlaw-Hartridge School

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/15/20231031

Abstract

Within the patriarchal societal background of Japan, the sex industry serves as a mainstay part of service. As more and more women have higher social access, the gender gap between women and men is still wide by social standards and expectations. What is the thing that keeps women stuck in the position of experiencing social gaze, and how is the sex industry part of the indication of women’s status and current situation? This essay answers the questions by having a reason analysis and case study of interviews of female sex workers and explaining the causes of the flourishing sex industry by social and cultural aspects. Beyond the phenomenon, the essay ties up the factors of causes to analyze a deeper understanding of social problems in Japan: under female objectification, it would be difficult to promote total progress in society. Moreover, in the end, it further illustrates how government can be a channel to solve the problems by modifying the loan system and enhancing complete welfare for sex workers.

Keywords

sex industry, erotic industry, Japan’s economic structure

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Zhu,Y. (2023). The Causes of the Sex Industry Within Japan’s Economic Structure. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,15,43-47.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Educational Innovation and Philosophical Inquiries

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