Ban on women marrying after 25: The bizarre proposal to boost birth rate in Japan

[Dennis Reynolds 20,359]

The leader of Japan’s Conservative Party has sparked an uproar by advocating for a ban on women marrying after the age of 25 and having their uteruses removed at the age of 30.

This proposal was part of an overall discussion on the country’s ageing population and the problems it faces as a result of the falling birth rate.

Naoki Hyakuta, the leader of the Conservative Party, apologised after his comments sparked an immediate and sharp criticism.

Here’s all we know about the controversy.

In a November 8 YouTube video, noted writer and Conservative Party leader Naoki Hyakuta made the startling remark while talking about ways to boost the nation’s birthrate.

The minister proposed prohibiting women from getting married after the age of 25 and having forced hysterectomies ( uterus removal procedures) at the age of 30.

He argued that by doing this, the dropping birthrate would be reversed and they would be encouraged to have children.

The politician also suggested barring women from attending college after the age of 18, allegedly in order to concentrate on having more children.

This proposal comes after previous divisive policies to promote marriage and reproduction, such as incentives for women to marry men from rural regions, which were also criticised for being too straightforward and tone-deaf.
 

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/ban-on-women-marrying-after-25-bizarre-proposal-japan-falling-birth-rate-13834660.html

[Chris 59,246]

Reeks of pedophilia

[Princess Aurora 31,748]

Ew