https://akashmanews.com/2026/09/22/patriarchal-paradox-marriage-breakdown-japan-rape-laws/Akashma Online Newsen2026-09-22T07:53:01+00:00The Patriarchal Paradox: Deconstructing the “Marriage Breakdown” Trap in Japan’s Rape LawsUnited Nations, Japan, Domestic Violence, Human Rights, rape laws, marital rape, legal reform, patriarchy, Article 177, Emperor system, post-WWII, gender equality, social stigma, legal history