PART Issues and Developments of Policies in Education, Science and Culture
Chapter 6. Promotion of Social Education
4. Promoting Varieties of Educational Opportunities
(2) Learning Opportunities for Women
Due to a change of self awareness of women, growth of their
education level, the maturing of society, internationalization and the progress
of information oriented society, educational demands of women have become advanced
and diversified. The increase of working women and their participation in society
spurred development of women's power. The government and local public bodies,
under these circumstances, offer learning opportunities for women, promote volunteer
activities and international exchange activities, train and secure female educational
leaders, and encourage and assist activities of women's associations. Women's
education facilities are being developed, while the functions of the National
Women's Education Center are being strengthened.