Topic 2 Family

In the TED talk, she talked about how the Japanese birth rate is lower than ever and how it's due to the overworking of employees in Japan and how a lot of people will work over time, thus other problems like depression and anxiety come in the play which explains why japan has such a high suicide rate. but to get back on topic the first part of the TED talk was really focused on how Japanese workplace culture affects the family dynamic in Japan. her husband wouldn't get back til 2 a.m. most nights and would wake there son. I think the workplace dynamic is insane, I knew about this topic before because of Japanese media especially recently there's a lot more openness to discussing this topic in Japan than before. I've noticed shows and animes that go over the topic of black companies which is just a term for an exploitative, sweatshop-type employment system which are very prevalent in Japan's society. I remember there were times when my mom wouldn't get back home til 2 or 3 am because of a grant that was due that night or something or other which I still think is a bit much. my mother is definitely over worked by her company but compared to japan system it doesn't seem as big in comparison.