Reality will fall short of Abe's 'womenomics' goals

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe presents himself as a champion of feminism, but his government's policies lack teeth

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  • Segmented labour market
  • New birth rate goals
  • More women working
  • Males also in trouble
  • Going Dutch

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