Japanese Official Chastised for Not Being Married with Children
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During a debate Wednesday, a female member of Tokyo’s city assembly was attacked by her male colleagues after she advocated for government assistance for women who are struggling to have children. Their comments – about how she should get married and whether she’s able to bear children herself – have prompted a large backlash.
“The average age of women who are delivering their first child is nearly 32 in Tokyo, way too high,” assembly member Ayaka Shiomura said during the session. “The number of women who are receiving infertility treatments is increasing. The metropolitan government should take a more active role in mitigating their problems.”