Tokyo Olympics top Japan official makes sexist remark, draws ire
Yoshiro Mori, head of Tokyo Olympics organizing panel, said meetings attended by too many women tended to drag on because they talk too much to outdo each other. His said, ’Women have a strong sense of rivalry. If one raises her hand to speak, all the others feel the need to speak, too.’ The International Olympics Committee slammed the remark and over 400 Tokyo Games volunteers have quit over it.
He's 100% right though.
You could say the same thing about men, or children, and no one would have a problem. So why throw a fit when it's about women? Also, how is it none of the sources used for this story are that trustworthy, yet Guardian is the only one that knows not to include its writer's opinions in the headline?
I mean we have to understand this quote within the context of a Japanese mindset/ cultural view... In one sense he isn't saying something sexist but a matter of course in Japanese society based on the principles taught... In the other it could be seen more negatively especially among women...
Thin skin. Uh oh, he's not perfect, better cancel him. People need to handle adversity better. Too many think they have power, and by taking ones toys home and crying, they ensure they never will.
Oh wow. You guys just agreed with a 80-year old ultra conservative Japanese politician. One who believes women are made to stay at home and obey their husbands. In Japan, women cannot work once they become mothers. It’s very bad seen and socially reproached. It’s improper to look at the eyes of your superior or rebuke. Women are supposed to remain quiet and obedient. I can just imagine this guy in an international meeting with women speaking their minds freely. 🤯 His comment was chauvinistic and shouldn’t been made in an International setting where women have almost as many rights as men. Not there yet but much better than in Japan.
And guess what... Yoshiro doesn't care, cause - to quote Floyd Mayweather - he's a boss.
Women can absolutely vile things about men, and portray them constantly as mor@ns. So excuse me if i don't care if this guy makes an astute comment. Young women and men don't have fully developed brains. yet unfortunately think they know everything. As you get older if you are actually intelligent, this becomes painful obvious over time. You look back and cringe. If you are are kinda dum🅱️ you think as teenager//young adult your whole life. Why dumb people think they are smart. https///youtu.b//E7NdrkKD8Vk
omg, someone from Japan said something sexist!? 😱 color me shocked!!
Not surprising. The Japanese culture is pretty misogynistic. When I was there I had to convince my Japanese girlfriend that I was ok with her walking beside me and not behind me. And that's just the tip of the iceburg.
Well, this is Japan, so.....
He ain't wrong though. Lol.
I mean...its a generalization but one with some foundation in fact.
Well, is it true? That's the question. Not if its sexist or not.
The same people who bashed them would said we need to be more accepting of other peoples culture.
Unnecessary statement. He's not wrong though. It happens all the time
Based!
Lol, he definitely hit the nail on the head there.
Well is he lying?
Also in the news, water is wet..
You always hear women talking about empowerment, but the second you crack a joke at their expense they are crying about sexism. Grow some skin ladies!