Japanese magazine ridiculed for 'Socrates' dating adviceThe Tokyo skyline. Japan is ranked one of the world's worst for gender parityA Japanese magazine that advised women to compliment men on their intelligence by saying "You sound like Socrates" has been ridiculed in the country ranked one of the world's worst for gender parity. "JJ", a major fashion magazine targeted at young women, encouraged readers to compare men to the classical Greek philosopher when they say something complicated. The tips were based on a comic book by a female manga artist, the magazine said, playing on a popular trope where women compliment men and feign stupidity. For More of This and Other Stories, Grab Your Copy of the Standard Newspaper.

Source: Standard Digital December 05, 2019 10:52 UTC