Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Men's Group

Showing Original Post only (View all)

Bonobo

(29,257 posts)
Tue Apr 7, 2015, 04:37 AM Apr 2015

Jumping Japanese businessmen show their daughters how to defy stereotypes [View all]

This is making the rounds in GD and HOF but it is particularly important here in the men's Group, I think.

http://qz.com/375975/photos-jumping-japanese-businessmen-show-their-daughters-how-to-defy-stereotypes/

?w=1600 ?w=500 ?w=500

The mythic “salaryman,” in shirt, suit and tie, has been an icon of urban culture in Japan since the 1920s. Usually cast as a hierarchy-minded, unimaginative, binge-drinking manager type, the salaryman’s corporate loyalty is legendary, his sleep deprivation heroic. “Fun” is not among his traditional descriptors.

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Men's Group»Jumping Japanese business...»Reply #0