This study examines the causes and directions for improving the social and cultural environment both within and outside the teaching profession, focusing on the recent acceleration of attrition among low- to mid-career teachers. The analysis draws upon Honneth's recognition theory. In particular, it analyzed the phenomenon of elementary school teachers leaving the teaching profession, examining the aspects of recognition and disregard, with a focus on rights and solidarity. This stage also delves into the examination of the law, community, and society as a whole. From April to July 2023, seven elementary school teachers related to the research topic and problem were recruited using a snowball sampling method based on the case study method. Additionally, three teachers who had already left the teaching profession at the time of the research were interviewed and their opinions served as references. The findings of the study are as follows: first, a closed communication structure; second, sole teacher responsibility; third, a top-down hierarchy; and fourth, low salaries in relation to workloads. These factors made it difficult for school members to be recognized as equal actors. Secondly, the disregard for individual characteristics, the lack of protection from unreasonable complaints, and negative perceptions of the teaching profession prevented teachers from feeling proud to be teachers. Thirdly, possible solutions to the current teaching situation include legal and cultural improvements that facilitate open communication structures, protection against unreasonable complaints, and reasonable economic compensation corresponding to the amount of work. This study emphasizes the significance of mutual recognition and solidarity at all levels of society, including schools, by analyzing the situations that cause teachers to contemplate leaving the profession and being disregarded. It also serves as a foundation for the recovery of public education by shifting away from neoliberalism-based education services and enabling teachers to practice their profession with social respect.