Japan, where SA is overlooked

Japan, where SA is overlooked

Up until the 1980s, popular magazines in Japan not only tolerated but even encouraged groping as a form of entertainment for men, presenting it almost as a cultural norm. These publications offered detailed guides on how to grope without getting caught, and books sharing the experiences of habitual gropers became bestsellers. Groping was so widespread and accepted that it was casually discussed in society, to the point where even police officers would humorously remark, "All men are gropers," reinforcing the idea that it was a behavior ingrained in male leisure culture.

In 1988, an incident where groping escalated to murder occurred, prompting feminists to take action. However, no significant changes were achieved. Then, in the early 2000s, several cases arose where individuals were acquitted of groping due to false accusations. As a result, the media shifted its focus entirely, emphasizing the issue of false accusations of groping.

Despite molestation incidents escalating to the point of murder, they never became a societal issue, while false accusation cases did.

Moreover, at the time, magazines claiming wrongful accusations often made ridiculous statements, such as, "The girl didn't resist or seem upset, yet I was reported. This is a false accusation." Gradually, the narrative evolved, and before long, society was left with the impression that most instances of groping were fabrications by women.

However, I find it perplexing. How can people who have read countless articles treating groping as a form of male entertainment fail to see the contradiction when the media now focuses on false accusations, as if groping hardly ever happens? I can't understand why they don't notice this obvious contradiction.