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I don't see how feminism is relevant to Ayu splitting from her husband.
If you have a problem, it is with the media and society, not Ayu. Ayu's failed relationship is not a political issue. And I would say that it is self centered to use a negative event in her life to promote the liberal agenda.
There are things that are more scandalous if a woman did it or more scandalous if a man did it. It goes both ways in the world. Females are not the only victims. Isn't thinking that a woman is a helpless victim anti feminist? All the female celebrities that were mentioned earlier all bounced back from their scandals very nicely. Especially Namie Amuro, I always admired her strength as a woman. I think Japan is harsher towards women but they are harsh towards the littlest thing that happens no matter what so. Asian media and people sometimes annoy me because if a celebrity makes a small mistake or something unfortunate happens, they become so nasty and judgemental. In Japanese society you are expected to always be perfect and have a good reputation and be honorable. So when something happens they make a big deal out of it.
I would have to agree with orbitalaspect that just because Japan has a different culture than the one you know, doesn't make it misogynist. Japanese culture and society is not perfect and could use more equality, like anywhere. But don't use Ayu to promote your views and try to make yourself look good. NOBODY likes social justice warriors. Yuck. I support equality for all people, everyone is valuable in their own special way but calm down. This is only celebrity news, not a societal issue.
Ayu is going to do what she wants at the end of the day because she is a woman with a strong head on her shoulders and a strong heart in her chest. Japan won't break her.
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