Politics · Japan · 3 hrs ago
Takaichi’s remarks on women’s extra morning routine draw backlash
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a woman prime minister spends three to four extra hours on morning preparations compared with a man.
She cited bathing, preparing breakfast, cleaning up and putting on makeup.
Her remarks sparked strong reactions on social media, including from working women.
Some objected that the description did not reflect their own busy mornings.
The response raised questions about gender expectations and how women’s time and appearance are discussed.
The debate also turned to the need for changes in how parliament works.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said women prime ministers spend three or four more hours than men on their morning routines.
She cited bathing, preparing breakfast, cleaning up and putting on makeup as time-consuming activities.
The remarks prompted backlash on social media and anger among working women, according to Toyo Keizai.
The article says the reaction included discomfort with gender views and debate about the substance of reforming the National Diet.
- Who
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made the remarks. Working women were among those who reacted.
- What
- Takaichi said women prime ministers spend three or four more hours on their morning routines than men. The remarks drew backlash.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Takaichi cited bathing, preparing breakfast, cleaning up and putting on makeup as activities that take time.
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- Extra time cited
- Three or four hours
- Morning activities
- Bathing, preparing breakfast, cleaning up and makeup
- Reaction
- Backlash on social media and anger among working women
- Outlet
- Toyo Keizai
What people are saying
Female prime ministers use three or four more hours than male prime ministers