The Hidden Inequality in Dual-Income Households: Insights from Job Research 2025

In recent findings from Job Research, a subsidiary of Persol Career, a significant study titled the 2025 Dual-Income Awareness Survey was conducted, involving 442 working men and women. This study sheds light on the often-overlooked inequalities present in dual-income households, as well as the dynamics of household responsibilities and income disparities affecting career trajectories.

Review of Gender Roles

As more households adapt to dual-income setups, there is a growing awareness that household chores and childcare responsibilities should ideally be shared between partners. Recent societal trends highlight a push towards encouraging fathers to participate more in childcare, thereby supporting women's careers. Changes in perceptions surrounding traditional gender roles have emerged, evident in increasing paternal leave rates. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has shifted its project focus from