Gender Empowerment

Awareness of Gender Equality:
The process of writing your personal history is not just a record of the past, but an important opportunity to deepen your self-understanding. Through this process, you can become aware of any unconscious gender stereotypes or gender biases you may have held, and reflect on how they have influenced your life and choices. For example, by reviewing whether you have limited your options when choosing a career path or occupation because you are "female" or "male," you can raise awareness of a more equal society.

Improved self-esteem and empowerment:
By looking back on one's personal history, one can reevaluate the difficulties and growth one has experienced, which can boost one's confidence and self-esteem. In particular, by reaffirming experiences in which one has overcome gender-related challenges, one can develop a real sense that "one is the protagonist of one's own life." This leads to personal empowerment, and one can develop the ability to live life as oneself, regardless of gender.


Discovering new ways of living and options
Creating your personal history provides an opportunity to reconsider ways of living and working that have been restricted by gender in the past. This allows you to discover new possibilities and options that are not constrained by gender, and gives you the courage to choose a career or lifestyle that is free from stereotypes such as "men's work" or "women's work."

Building a foundation for intergenerational understanding and gender education
Personal histories also help pass on wisdom and experiences to the next generation. Recording and sharing one's experiences and learnings can serve as a foundation for gender education in the home and society, and can serve as a reference for younger generations to build a more equal society. This also leads to dialogue within the family and promotion of understanding of diversity.

Contributing to social change and diversity
Sharing your own gender experiences through your personal history contributes to promoting gender equality throughout society. Reflecting on your interactions with people who have different gender identities and sexual orientations fosters an understanding and respect for diversity. Each of us can take small but definite steps toward realizing a more inclusive and equal society.