It’s a long-buried part of South Korean history: women compelled by force, trickery or desperation into prostitution, with the complicity of their own leaders.
Tag: Women and Girls
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E. Jean Carroll and the Persistent Misperception That a Rape Victim Should Scream
The cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll, in her lawsuit against Donald Trump, shows how much and how little things have changed in sexual assault cases.
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Researchers Identify Possible New Risk for Breast Cancer
Women’s breasts become less dense with age. Cancer may be more likely in breast tissue that is persistently denser over time, a new study suggests.
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Menopause Costs U.S. Women $1.8 Billion In Lost Working Time, Study Shows
Some are taking sick days. Others are cutting back their hours. Still others end up quitting altogether.
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Afghan Women Who Fought With U.S. Military Seek Legal Immigration Status
Members of an all-female tactical combat unit in Afghanistan, who were evacuated during the United States withdrawal, are asking Congress to grant them permanent legal status.