May 27 정유빈(yubinjeong)

1.Summary

The key point of today's class was the male-female gap. There are several differences between what men and women want, which are influenced by biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Of course, these differences are generalized, and the individual differences are even greater. In general, women tend to prefer more stable and safe environments. This is also explained by evolutionary psychology, as stability and safety play an important role in terms of survival and reproduction. Men, on the other hand, tend to prefer adventure and challenge. This may biologically be related to the influence of testosterone, a male hormone. Women tend to value more relationship building and communication. This stems from the desire to build and maintain social networks through intimacy. Men often value achievement and goal achievement, which can act as an important factor in survival and reproduction. Psychologically, women are also better at expressing their emotions and reading others' emotions. It can play an important role in the role of parenting and caring. Men, on the other hand, tend to show their emotions through actions rather than by expressing them.There are also differences between men and women in problem solving. Men often focus on solving problems, and they focus on finding effective solutions. Women, on the other hand, place more emphasis on understanding and empathizing with problems, and try to strengthen their relationships. Socially and culturally, each society attaches different expectations to men and women. In many cultures, men are expected to be responsible for their livelihoods, and women are expected to play a role in caring for their families. These expectations can greatly influence the needs and preferences of men and women. Therefore, the difference between what men and women want is compounded by several factors, which show a general tendency to go beyond individual differences.

2.interesting

What I found most interesting in today's class was the change in working age in Korean society with the times. The professor showed me a graph, and the percentage of working people is expected to be 45 percent overall in 1960, 65 percent in 2005, and 49 percent in 2050. Why is that? First, Korea is entering a rapidly aging society. Due to the falling fertility rate and the increase in life expectancy, the proportion of the elderly population in the entire population is rapidly increasing, which is a major factor in reducing the proportion of the working population. By 2050, more people will reach retirement age, and the proportion of workers will decrease accordingly. Second, the fertility rate in Korea has dropped to one of the lowest levels in the world. It causes a decrease in the number of younger generations entering the labor market, resulting in a decrease in the overall labor force. The low fertility rate is an important factor in reducing the labor supply in the long run. In addition, technological advances and automation are changing the forms of many jobs and the need for labor. With the introduction of automation and AI, some jobs may disappear or decrease, which may be a factor in the decrease in the proportion of workers. The change in the economic structure of Korea from manufacturing-oriented to service-oriented also affects the ratio of workers. In the case of the service industry, labor intensity may be lower than that of the manufacturing industry, which can affect the proportion of workers. Increased links to the global economy can lead to job transfer and so on. The government's labor market policies, pension systems, and employment policies can also affect the proportion of workers. For example, policies to extend the retirement age or encourage the reemployment of the elderly can affect the proportion of workers. Lastly, changes in social perceptions and values about work can also affect the proportion of workers. For example, the younger generation values work-life balance and may prefer various forms of jobs or start-ups to participation in the traditional labor market. As these factors work in combination, the proportion of workers in Korea increased from 1960 to 2005 but is expected to decrease again by 2050. This is the result of changes in the demographic structure, technological development, transformation of the economic structure, policy factors, and social perceptions all coming together.

3.discussion

What I want to discuss with my classmates is, 'What can I do to increase the fertility rate?' First of all, improving people's perception and changing policies should be the top priority. These days, people constantly compare themselves to themselves by watching social media, saying, 'This person has a lot of money and a good face!' This can lead to a decline in their self-esteem, making them think, 'What kind of marriage am I going to get married?' 'What kind of child am I going to give birth to?' To solve this problem, we need several media outlets that can improve people's perception. For example, making videos of babies and happy families pop up in algorithms. Next, we need to improve the government's policy. When people asked, 'Why not give birth to a baby these days?' the most common answer was 'Because I don't have a house.' The house price has risen ridiculously, and the house price I can't afford to live with my baby. To solve this problem, the government will need to adjust the house price and make it easy for newlyweds to get a house.