Chapter
Japanese Brothels during the Second World War
25:24 - 30:37 (05:13)
The cultural taboo around speaking up against rape survivors; Kishi, a friend of the Yakuza being involved with brothels in Manchuria, and the real reason behind soldiers’ visit to the prostitutes’ establishments.
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The cultural discussions surrounding pedophiles often focus on the rare cases of adults molesting young children, while ignoring the more common occurrence of teenagers and young women being targeted by older men.
25:24 - 27:05 (01:41)
Summary
The cultural discussions surrounding pedophiles often focus on the rare cases of adults molesting young children, while ignoring the more common occurrence of teenagers and young women being targeted by older men. The pervasive issue of venereal diseases in these situations is also rarely addressed.
ChapterJapanese Brothels during the Second World War
EpisodePart Two: The Slavery Loving Fascist who Built Modern Japan
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Comfort Women system was not established to protect the women from disease; its purpose was to maintain the sexuality and the morale of Japanese soldiers.
27:05 - 28:23 (01:18)
Summary
The Comfort Women system was not established to protect the women from disease; its purpose was to maintain the sexuality and the morale of Japanese soldiers. These women face social stigmatization, and are often avoided by their communities who view them as having been defiled.
ChapterJapanese Brothels during the Second World War
EpisodePart Two: The Slavery Loving Fascist who Built Modern Japan
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The cultural stigma around sexual assault and exploitation in Japan has contributed to the lack of recognition of the issue.
28:23 - 30:37 (02:14)
Summary
The cultural stigma around sexual assault and exploitation in Japan has contributed to the lack of recognition of the issue. Additionally, the personal relationships and ties between Yakuza and government officials have allowed for the operation of brothels and the exploitation of women to continue unaccounted for.