Progress and Setbacks: The Olympic Inclusion-Exclusion Game

In its attempt at inclusivity during the 2024 Paris Olympics, which included parades where queerness was a central element, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) was met with accusations of immorality and the embracement of blasphemy from self-appointed conservative moral police.

Advocacy & Policy, Culture, LGBTQ+, Violence Against WomenRiccardo Chiaramondia21 October 2024Riccardo ChiaramondiaComment

The Impact of Marriage on Gender Roles in Japan

Following a historical analysis of the transition from the Ie-normed family to the nuclear family, the article will investigate the current day situation of social dogmas related to being a wife and mother. The work and social spheres, including the exit from the labor force at maternal age, the figure of Kyōiku mama, and the stigma attached to the choice to remain unmarried will be examined.

Asia, Culture, EconomyRiccardo Chiaramondia24 September 2024Riccardo ChiaramondiaComment

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.

Advocacy & Policy, Violence Against Women, Asia, CultureRiccardo Chiaramondia16 September 2024Riccardo ChiaramondiaComment

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.