Feminists divided over Japan’s incoming woman PM Sanae Takaichi | Asia News Week | ABC News
Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s new prime minister, the first woman to take the role. While it sets a major milestone in a country known for poor gender equality, some don’t have high hopes for women’s rights under her leadership.
0:00 Japan reacts to Sanae Takaichi winning LDP leadership race
3:00 Why does Japan rank poorly in gender equality measures?
Dr Emma Dalton, senior lecturer in Japanese studies at La Trobe University explains to Asia News Week’s Yvonne Yong
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