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Does Japan have women’s rights?
This article explores the history of women's rights in Japan, from the Meiji era to the present day. It examines current legal protections for women, such as laws prohibiting discrimination based on gender or marital status, and paid maternity leave. It also looks at social attitudes towards women's rights and recent efforts to advance them, such as introducing new policies aimed at improving access to childcare services and increasing access to paternity leave. Despite progress, there is still a significant gender gap when it comes to wages and promotions in Japan and social attitudes remain relatively conservative compared to other developed countries.