Advocacy & Policy, Violence Against Women, Asia, Culture Riccardo Chiaramondia Advocacy & Policy, Violence Against Women, Asia, Culture Riccardo Chiaramondia

Under the Surface: The Hidden Reality of Rape in Japan, Part 2

The previous article analyzed the situation inherent in rape in Japan through legislative shortcomings, and offered an in-depth reading of national statistics, and the example offered by Itō Shiori's Black Box. This sequel investigates the role of Japan's porn industry in more detail.

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Advocacy & Policy, Violence Against Women, Asia, Culture, more top stories Riccardo Chiaramondia Advocacy & Policy, Violence Against Women, Asia, Culture, more top stories Riccardo Chiaramondia

Under the Surface: The Hidden Reality of Rape in Japan, Part I

This socio-cultural context in which the rape and quasi-rape laws in Japan were created are analysed to show that the law, and its subsequent amendments, make it difficult to report assaults and bring rapists to trial. This analysis demonstrates the fallacy of data which promote Japan as a forerunner state in the guarantee of safety against sexual violence.

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