One thing I did not account for when writing this research report about Japanese LGBTQ+ politics was the possibility of Sanseito making big gains.
It's crazy how quick things can change, and how quick the political fringe can become part of the norm.
@suika.bsky.socialPleased to announce that my report for the @leidenasiacentre.nl, on Japanese LGBTQ+ politics, has been published!
In this publication, I cover some of the latest developments concerning key policy issues, such as Japan's lack of marriage equality, and analyse factors influencing policymaking.
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Publication - Contemporary LGBTQ+ Politics in Japan: Policy Issues, Discourses and Developments, and the role of Foreign Actors - Leiden Asia Centre
Japan has publicly committed to creating "a society where all people can exercise their abilities and find their lives worth living," and to combating "prejudice and discrimination based on sexual ori...
