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Staunch conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister by parliament on Tuesday, in a landmark moment for the historically patriarchal country where both politics and workplaces are dominated by older men.

Staunch conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister by parliament on Tuesday, in a landmark moment for the historically patriarchal country where both politics and workplaces are dominated by older men.

Takaichi steps into the role as Japan faces mounting economic woes and a fractured politics, and just days before Donald Trump is scheduled to visit.

The 64-year old Takaichi, who is a heavy metal drummer and motorcycle enthusiast, grew up in Nara near Osaka. Her arrival at the pinnacle of Japanese politics tops a remarkable rise, from TV presenter to flag bearer of traditional and nationalist ideals.

  • AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    3 hours ago

    “Historically patriarchal” — there are contemporary Japanese politicians who argue that the job of women is literally just to be baby making machines. I struggle to imagine how a “hardliner conservative” female politician could fit into that without being extremely hypocritical.

    Edit: Yup, as I expected (source: Associated Press)

    “Takaichi has been seen as opposed to all the reforms that advocate for better representation and the position of women in society. The soon-to-be Japanese PM has supported the LDP’s view that women should serve as good mothers and wives. She opposes same-sex marriage, male-only imperial succession reforms, and legal changes allowing married couples to keep separate surnames.”

    Edit 2: Though I suppose that’s very on brand, given that she apparently idolises Margaret Thatcher