Japan 'glasses ban' for women at work sparks backlash

Wearing glasses at work has become an emotive topic in Japan following reports that some firms have told female employees to remove them. Several local news outlets said some companies had "banned" eyewear for female employees for various reasons. Among them, some retail chains reportedly said glasses-wearing shop assistants gave a "cold impression".

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職場で女性に求められるのは外見が女性的であること、メガネ禁止もハイヒール強制もその象徴。「女性は職場の華」と言葉にすることは憚られるようになったけど、職場のルールにはしっかり残ってるんだよね…

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この記事は石川さん嬉しいだろう。BBCはもっと報じてあげてくれ。