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Understanding Sexual Violence in the Shōwa Era: Social Conditions and Cultural Taboos
Question from a reader:
Was there no sexual violence during the Shōwa era? I want to know about the social conditions of that time.
Reflections on the Shōwa Era and Sexual Violence
Recently, while chatting with friends about society during the Shōwa era, the issue of sexual violence came to the forefront. Everyone started talking with great curiosity, wondering, “What was it like back then?” and before we knew it, the conversation got lively. Indeed, the values during the Shōwa era were completely different from those today. Especially regarding sexuality, it
