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HECKLING

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 1, 2015
Abe forced to apologize after heckling DPJ lawmaker
As heated debate continued Monday in the Lower House over controversial security legislation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was forced to apologize for barking at an opposition lawmaker during a previous session and interrupting her question.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 8, 2014
DPJ member admits heckling female minister with sexually suggestive comment
A lawmaker has admitted to heckling Eriko Yamatani, minister in charge of the abductee issue, as she answered questions about alleged past links to the Zaitokukai anti-Korean group.
JAPAN / Society
Aug 14, 2014
U.S. report sees challenges in Abe's 'womenomics' empowerment strategy
Japan's strategy for empowering women, now underway as a pillar of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's growth blueprint, faces a host of challenges such as a male-centered political culture and work practices limiting women's career advancement, according to a recent U.S. report.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 17, 2014
Lesson on sexist heckling: bridges involve 'good men'
The June 18 incident in which Tokyo assembly member Ayaka Shiomura endured sexist heckling underscores the need for women to take the initiative in working to banish such discriminatory attitudes from Japanese society.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 4, 2014
Sexist heckling occurred at April Diet committee meeting: female Diet member
A Lower House member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party admits heckling a female opposition member in April by telling her to 'get married and have children.'

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