The gender discussion

■ Are there certain jobs that you think men or women are better able to do?

It can be rash judgment since jobs are related to individual personality rather than gender. It seems, however, that women are more suited to detail-oriented tasks generally. It may have relevance to a meticulous nature that is one of women’s strength.

In contrast, men show strength in the service sector such as sales. Since men are relatively less sensitive when compared with women, men are good at handling issues rationally. The ability to think rationally certainly plays as the strength in the field.

■ Have you noticed any culture based differences in gender communication and behaviors?

Yes, I have. There is still a large gap between men and women in Korea although it has been changing because of the increase in the entry of women in public affairs. Like the old saying that a woman should be modest, Korea society does not prefer women to be very active.

In contrast, the gap is much narrower in the West so that they do not draw a line between men and women in a company and a house.

The level of gap is various even in the same Asia region. The conservative thought is more prevalent in Japan rather than in Korea.