To no one’s surprise, the patriarchy is still continually projecting systematic discrimination against women worldwide. The focus of the week revolves around the exposure of Japan’s mandatory dress codes for women in the workplace. Apparently, Japanese women are prohibited from wearing glasses in their places of work as it “would appear rude”. This movement garnered momentum through twitter with the hashtag #glassesarefobidden and appears at the heels of the recent #Kutoo movement. The #Kutoo movement highlights workplaces forcing their female employees to work in high heels. Can we just say ow. Over 21,000 women signed an online petition against this forced dress code and indicates an alarming social poignancy regarding the disturbing expectation that women are simply meant to be desirable objects for viewing and subservience. The article also stated that “Japan was ranked 110 out of 149 countries in the World Economic Forum’s latest global gender gap report”. What it really seems like is Japan’s female force is done with the traditional role of women and are utilizing social media to highlight the discrepancy and discrimination in their country and workplaces. Goooooo ladies!
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