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.

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