The Barefoot-and-Pregnant Sensitivity Palm

RYUTARO HASHIMOTO

Japan's Finance Minister wondered aloud whether the nation's declining birthrate might be caused by more women attending college -- and what could be done about the trend. Sharp protests and red-faced disavowals ensued.

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