Impact of Society 5.0 on Women’s Employment
A Conceptual Framework and Systematic Review
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https://doi.org/10.5347/62/2025/830Keywords:
Society 5.0, women’ s employment, gender equality, digital transformation, STEMAbstract
This paper explores the impact of Society 5.0 on women’s employment, developing a conceptual framework to understand both the challenges and opportunities presented by this super-smart society. Society 5.0 aims to integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) into daily life, promising a more inclusive and sustainable future. However, this digital transformation also poses significant risks, particularly for women employed in sectors vulnerable to automation. The systematic review of the literature reveals that while women face challenges such as job displacement and the reinforcement of gender inequalities, Society 5.0 also offers new opportunities in STEM fields and more flexible work environments. The conceptual framework highlights the importance of mediating factors such as access to education, workplace inclusion, and policy interventions in determining women’s outcomes in the digital economy. The paper concludes with policy recommendations and identifies key areas for future research, including sector-specific impacts and the effectiveness of gender-sensitive interventions. This study contributes to the growing discourse on gender and technology by providing a roadmap for achieving gender equality in the context of Society 5.0.
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