Abenomics for Women Undermined by Men Dominating in Japan
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has vowed to elevate the role of women in the world’s third-largest economy. He might start with his own party.
Abe called for women filling 30 percent of senior positions in all parts of society by 2020, in an April 19 speech showcasing his growth strategy. Now, his Liberal Democratic Party is fielding nine female candidates out of 79 for next month’s election to the upper house of parliament -- about 11 percent.