Japan asks young people why they are not marrying amid population crisis
The Japanese government consults with young people on marriage amid a demographic crisis. Challenges include high living costs, limited job opportunities, and work-life balance issues. Initiatives like dating apps aim to promote marriage despite declining rates.
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The Japanese government has initiated consultations with young people to understand their perspectives on marriage amid a demographic crisis projected to lead to a significant population decline. The Children and Families Agency held a meeting to support young individuals in finding partners through various means like dating and matchmaking. Surveys revealed that a substantial percentage of single individuals aged 25 to 34 reported having limited opportunities to meet potential partners. Factors contributing to the decline in marriages include concerns about the high cost of living, limited job opportunities, and challenges in work culture, particularly for women balancing work and family responsibilities. Efforts by local governments to promote marriage include initiatives such as launching a dating app in Tokyo. Despite these efforts, the number of marriages in Japan has been decreasing, partly attributed to financial difficulties faced by non-regular workers in starting families. The government aims to address these issues by respecting diverse values and listening to the real voices of young people regarding their thoughts and obstacles to realizing their desires for marriage and family.
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3 commentsModern dating apps are creating hypergamy, which is not sustainable for society. If the app can somehow solve this problem then maybe it has a chance.
The solution is to get more single people in front of more single people in in-person settings. Women on average are more likely to date and build attraction to men within their "attractiveness range" if they are familiar with them.
So this is what governments really should be investing in.. third spaces.
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