Gender discrimination

“Unfair”: Japanese University’s ‘No Married Couple’ Rule Sparks Legal Battle

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Tokyo: A couple who both worked at a Japanese university have sued the institution, a court said on Thursday, for reportedly allowing only the husband to keep an academic position after they were married. Despite its highly educated female population, Japan is ranked 118th out of 146 in the 2024 World Economic Forum’s Global Gender … Read more

“We Are Not A Cabaret Club”: Japan Zoo Bans Solo Male Visitors After Harassment Complaints

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A Japanese zoo, Healing Pavilion, has made headlines by banning solo male visitors due to repeated harassment incidents targeting the female owner and female guests. Located in Tochigi Prefecture, the interactive zoo offers a unique experience, allowing visitors to interact, feed, and bond with various animals, South China Morning Post reported. The ban, which has … Read more