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Japan’s new cabinet has a record number of women. So what?

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October 4, 2023

Japan’s new cabinet has a record number of women. So what?

Source: The Diplomat


The inclusion of women in politics should be about gender equality, political accountability, and basic human rights rather than a political slogan. In Japan, female political appointments seem to be more about garnering praise, goodwill, and votes.

Click here to read the full article published by The Diplomat on 3 October 2023.

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Soyoung Kim

The inclusion of women in politics should be about gender equality, political accountability, and basic human rights rather than a political slogan. In Japan, female political appointments seem to be more about garnering praise, goodwill, and votes.

Click here to read the full article published by The Diplomat on 3 October 2023.

Region
Author
Soyoung Kim

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