Capcom aims to keep women employees by improving benefits for new mothers

Men dominate Japanese game development, but at least one publisher is getting proactive about altering that stereotype.

Street Fighter publisher Capcom released an annual report about the state of its business this month, and the company took a moment in that document to discuss its role in improving the working lives of women. In addition to highlighting the growth of game industry revenues, the potential of online games in Asia, and refined development strategies, Capcom noted the changes it has made over the last couple of years to ensure it is respecting its women employees. Japan, nationwide, has made strides in reducing discrimination against women in the workplace following a number of laws that prohibit the practice, but some are still leaving their careers after a few years due to a number of Japanese cultural conventions that are especially difficult on new mothers.