Tokyo Election Shows Progress, But Gender Equity Still Elusive

Source: USA Today - World NewsAs female leaders make new strides in the United States and Europe, Japan appears to be following suit — but still has a long way to go. Yuriko Koike, a former defense minister and TV news anchor, became the first woman elected governor of Tokyo this week, signaling a growing acceptance of female politicians in a society that men dominate to a greater extent than in other developed democracies.