Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8213493.stm A United Nations panel has urged Japan to take stronger measures to eliminate gender inequality. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women said the country's efforts were "insufficient". It pointed to unequal laws on marriage, the treatment of women in the labour market and the low representation of women on elected bodies. But the committee said Japan had made great progress reducing the already low maternal mortality rate. It said the world's second-biggest economy ranked 54th in the world in terms of gender equality. It was concerned over the low legal penalty for rape and the widespread availability in Japan of violent pornography, it added. And the committee said Japan should set goals to increase the number of women in senior decision-making positions in the workplace and politics. It said the age at which women can marry should be raised from 16 to 18 in line with men. And a six-month waiting period before remarriage after divorce that applies only to women should be scrapped. The committee called for immediate action, but did note that Japan had already put in place numerous laws to promote gender equality. I think this is true for most Asian nations ... not sure about Europe. I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 54th ouch >.< Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledgstone 8,672 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Wow, 54 is pretty damn bad. And no wonder so many animes show off lolis... its almost marriage time for those yougins in Japan.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Pretty much ... child marriages take place in abundance in small villages in India too, and certain religions/ castes. I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myk JL 1,731 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Sheer stupidity of the moment... http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=254 Those who fight deplorables should see to it that they themselves do not become deplorables. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledgstone 8,672 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Wow, that comic sums up women's treatment in japan pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myk JL 1,731 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 Here's an article that mainly focuses on Japan's violent pornography... There is a more detailed article... It's just well... Too well detailed... http://kezins.info/2009/08/un-demands-ban-on-japanese-hentai/889 Those who fight deplorables should see to it that they themselves do not become deplorables. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
