Consider issues related to gender and diversity to create a more equitable society.
Life (Saitama University Research Seed Collection 2025-25 p.139)
Keywords: Human rights, gender equality, diversity, intersectionality
In our society, there are already people with diverse backgrounds, including differences in gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and the presence or absence of disabilities. Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, issues related to gender and diversity have gained attention. During disasters, the challenges present in society become more pronounced. It is known that in the Great East Japan Earthquake, the number of deaths in Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima Prefectures was about 1,000 more for women than for men. Additionally, the mortality rate for people with disabilities was more than twice as high in some regions compared to the general population. The disparities related to gender and the issues of a society centered around able-bodied individuals are among the significant social challenges faced by our current society. I have been exploring solutions to these issues, focusing on the challenges faced by non-regularly employed women, who are often economically vulnerable, particularly those working in the public sector, as well as the intersectional discrimination faced by women with disabilities. My research theme is to understand the issues related to gender and diversity present in everyday life and to envision a more just, diverse, and sustainable society.
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Noriko Seyama, Associate Professor Diversity Promotion Center 【Recent Research Themes】 ● Cross-sectional analysis of the discrimination structures and discriminatory situations surrounding women with disabilities ● Empirical research on the sustainability of professions supported by non-regular female public workers ● Research on the history of the Eugenic Protection Law based on archive construction
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【Appeal Points to the Industry】 ● I believe that addressing various "human rights issues" and aiming for solutions will be an important theme in corporate activities moving forward. ● I think that promoting diversity, such as gender equality, the rights of people with disabilities, and respect for sexual diversity, will be key to solving these issues. 【Examples of Practical Application, Use Cases, and Utilization】 ● Creation of guidelines for gender and diversity considerations in disaster support. ● Urban development and community building based on gender and diversity. ● Development of participatory diversity understanding training programs.
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The Saitama University Open Innovation Center is a center that functions as a liaison office for industry-academia-government collaboration. It consists of three departments: the Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Department, the Intellectual Property Department, and the Startup Support Department, each staffed with coordinators well-versed in various fields. The center's activities include solving technical challenges in companies, supporting the implementation of joint research, and conducting technology transfer aimed at introducing and utilizing Saitama University's intellectual property.