今日のボヤキ 2/19
昨今”少子化問題”が日本国内だけでなく、世界各国あらゆる国で叫ばれるようになっています。しかし、そのような流れに逆行するかのように”非婚主義”という言葉が定着しつつあります。要は一生独身を貫くという考えです。
あえて結婚しない「非婚主義」という言葉が韓国で定着しつつある。配偶者のいない社員が増えたため、結婚祝い金と同水準の「非婚手当」を支給する制度を設ける大手企業も相次ぐ。個人のライフスタイルを巡る価値観は急速に変化している。少子化に歯止めはかからず、政府の対策も後手に回っている。
社内掲示板で「非婚宣言」をすれば、手当と休暇を支給します――。
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOGM131DD0T10C23A2000000/
確かに、結婚をして”養う”ことを考えると、稼ぎを配分しなければなりません。もし仮に、子育てをする場合であれば、費用対効果で考えると数千万のお金をかけて子供一人を育てても、成功する保証はありませんし、その費用を回収できるとも限りません。それどころか、子供が言うことを聞かずに思う世に行かないことのほうが多いはずです。
そのように考えると、”非婚主義”という自己を中心に考えると合理的な考え方だといえるでしょう。今は、娯楽も発達し、１人でも何不自由なく暮らしていけるという時代背景にも影響を受けているのだと思います。
企業側も雇用におけるリスクが減少するため、双方にとってメリットある制度なのではないでしょうか。しかし、将来的なことを考えると、このような制度は政府から規制されるようになり、長くは続かないのではないでしょうか...。
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Today's blurbs 2/19
Recently, the "declining birthrate problem" has become a major concern not only in Japan but also in many other countries around the world. However, as if going against this trend, the term "non-maritalism" is gaining ground. In short, the idea is to remain single for the rest of one's life.
The term "nonmaritalism," in which people dare not get married, is gaining ground in South Korea. As the number of employees without spouses increases, a number of major companies have set up a system to provide a "non-marriage allowance" equivalent to a wedding gift. Values surrounding individual lifestyles are changing rapidly. The birthrate is declining, and government measures are falling behind.
If you declare yourself "unmarried" on the company bulletin board, you will receive an allowance and a leave of absence.
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOGM131DD0T10C23A2000000/
Certainly, when one considers "providing" for one's family after marriage, one has to allocate one's earnings. If you are raising a child, there is no guarantee that you will be successful in spending tens of millions of dollars to raise one child, and there is no guarantee that you will be able to recoup your costs. On the contrary, it is more likely that the child will not listen to you and will not go to the world you want.
In this light, it is reasonable to think of "non-maritalism" as a self-centered way of thinking. I believe that the current situation is influenced by the development of entertainment and the fact that it is now possible to live alone without any inconvenience.
It is a system that is beneficial to both parties, as it reduces employment risks on the part of the company as well. However, thinking about the future, such a system will probably not last long as it will be regulated by the government....
