American work culture for females

Once upon a time, the American dream was built on the ideal that hard work leads to success. But today, with the rise of technology, the message has become: work all the time or you will fail, Melinda Gates argued in her first column on LinkedIn. 

This workaholic culture is particularly harmful to women, Gates writes, because women are still being told by society that home care and child care is up to them as well. She explained:

"We’re sending our daughters into a workplace designed for our dads... The American workplace was set up based on the assumption that employees had partners who would stay home to do the unpaid work of caring for family and tending to the house. Of course, that wasn’t always true back then, and it definitely isn’t today."

Discussion: 
What is Melinda Gates' opinion about corporate work culture in America? Do Homework
Do the same pressures exist for workers in Japan? Do Homework
What changes can you observe in the workplace and corporate culture in Japan? Do Homework
What conditions are necessary for the government to achieve its aim to encourage more women into the workforce in Japan? Do Homework