Case Studies on Human Rights in Japan

Japanese society is often referred to as an example of a homogeneous culture moderated by an ethos of groupism.
Japanese society is often referred to as an example of a homogeneous culture moderated by an ethos of groupism. Yet, often enough, homogeneity is its own worst enemy as norms are required and enforced at the centre of power to the detriment of individual and human rights. In a similar way, groupism generates many contexts of exclusivity which can also result in debilitating environments of "second class" citizens. Topics covered include: labour rights; children's rights; old people's rights; patient's rights; Japanese bureaucracy and human rights; and law and human rights.