Tokyo, 19 May, /AJMEDIA/
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Saturday asked constituents how “we women can call ourselves women without giving birth,” equating the importance of childbirth to electing a new governor in a speech ahead of a gubernatorial election.
Kamikawa made the remarks during a visit to her native Shizuoka Prefecture in an attempt to garner support for a candidate backed by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
While known for her efforts to further gender equality, the comments are expected to garner criticism for their lack of sensitivity.