In other words, once the social standard of 'the family unit' is rejected by men, men are freed from the stress of the social role of 'provider' which is a major cause of Karōshi.Ĭonsidering recent changes to Japanese_employment_law the actions of men in particular to become freeters seems quite rational. While some may simply get lumped into the 'drop-out' category, it is likely that most freeters are qualified to enter other employment it is just that those other occupations fail the individuals cost/benefit analysis when it comes to judging the stress and duties of whatever prospective career. So the choice to avoid, for example the expected unpaid overtime hours of being a salaryman is for many of these men, simply a manifestation of taking responsibility for their own life, and their own life only. Indeed, part of the motivation to become a freeter is the fact that individuals, men in particular like the soushoku danshi, have no desire whatsoever to start a family, maintain romatic relationships, or to have financial obligations to others beyond their own choosing. They feel no obligation to satisfy a social construct which they may view as something thrust upon them as a duty, outside of their own volition and chosen values.

Since they only need to take responsibility for themselves, their choice to take modest salaries reflects this expectation. What is more likely is that many assume a freeter lifestyle *because* they don't have desire to 'start a family' or assume traditionally expected social roles. To elaborate, the statement assumes a desire (in this case 'to start a family') on the part of freeters that they may not have. Why is 'starting a family' given a greater weight of expectation than any other choice an individual could make? If it is acceptable to make this statement, one must also include such statements as 'The low income makes it difficult for freeters to buy Lamborginis' or 'The low income makes it difficult for freeters to afford to eat watermelon every day.'. Without a source, the statement injects bias.

This statement is made from of a particular worldview about social units and their appropriateness relative to the individual. 'The low income makes it difficult for freeters to start a family'. Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.103.201.51 ( talk) 16:03, 26 April 2011 (UTC) Family Unit As Standard of Value Presumption The term 'furiirooda-' is simply not a term borrowed into japanese as there are several native words that fill its purpose. 'Freeloader' not supported by the given source and it's plain wrong. The reference to 'freeloader' should be deleted. 82.182.171.126 ( talk) 23:35, 23 February 2010 (UTC) Īsk anyone in Japan and they will tell you the etymology is 'free + arbeiter', which is supported by (not much of a source, but it's the only one cited) Umm, isn't it quite obvious that the etymology is 'fleeter', as in their jobs being 'fleeting' (short-term/quick) and/or that they 'fleet between jobs'? Fleeter　→　フリーター. Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.225.177.181 ( talk) 12:14, 8 March 2014 (UTC) Etymology In addition, Japan has a national health insurance program so lack of health benefits is not really a problem for freeters like it would be in the US. There are a lot of assumptions about 'normalcy' and how freeters are not living up to it here. This article feels overly negative and judgmental in tone about the condition of freeters, even when the labor department in Japan itself identifies one type as being 'dream seeking' and looking outside the normal employment system for life satisfaction. The definition in this article is fundamentally incorrect 'freeter' does not generally include the unemployed, which are referred to as shitsugyosha or NEET (niito). Student editor(s): Космическийкот.Ībove undated message substituted from Template: assignment by PrimeBOT ( talk) 21:51, 16 January 2022 (UTC) Definition Further details are available on the course page. This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 1 September 2020 and 14 December 2020. Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment 10 Suggestions for sources that could be used to improve this article.5 Family Unit As Standard of Value Presumption.1 Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment.

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