Japan Ruling Party Invites Women To Meetings - But Only to Observe

The video discusses Japan's leadership and the gender imbalance in its political landscape. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party proposed allowing female lawmakers to observe board meetings without speaking, sparking public outrage and criticism for being tone-deaf and sexist. Calls for increased female representation in politics are highlighted, with references to past sexist comments by politicians. The World Economic Forum ranks Japan low in gender equality, and experts suggest a quota system to improve female representation. The video emphasizes the need for drastic changes to address deep-rooted sexism in Japan.

What was the main condition for women attending key meetings according to the LDP proposal?

• They could only attend if they were silent.

• They had to be accompanied by a male colleague.

• They needed to have prior political experience.

• They were required to take notes.

What was the public reaction to the LDP's proposal to include women as observers?

• It was widely praised as a progressive step.

• It was criticized as being tone-deaf and sexist.

• It was ignored by the media.

• It was supported by international organizations.

What event led to Yoshiro Mori's resignation?

• He made sexist comments about women in meetings.

• He failed to manage the Tokyo Olympics effectively.

• He opposed the inclusion of women in politics.

• He was involved in a financial scandal.

According to the World Economic Forum, where does Japan rank in terms of gender gap among advanced economies?

• 144th place

• 200th place

• 50th place

• First place

What solution is proposed to increase female representation in Japanese politics?

• Reducing the number of seats in the House of Representatives.

• Increasing the number of political parties.

• Banning male candidates from elections.

• Introducing a quota system for female candidates.