Comfort women

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Comfort women

Comfort women were women and girls who were forced into sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The term "comfort women" is a euphemism used to refer to the victims of this system of forced prostitution and sexual exploitation.

History The practice of using comfort women began in the early 1930s when the Japanese military established brothels to provide sexual services to its soldiers. These women were often recruited through deception, coercion, or outright abduction from countries under Japanese occupation, including Korea, China, the Philippines, and other parts of Asia.

Conditions The comfort women were subjected to horrific conditions, including physical and sexual abuse, violence, and exploitation. Many of them suffered from physical and psychological trauma that lasted long after the war ended.

Aftermath Following the end of World War II, the issue of comfort women remained largely hidden from public view for many years. It was only in the 1990s that survivors began to come forward and demand recognition and justice for the crimes committed against them.

Legacy The legacy of the comfort women system continues to be a contentious issue in East Asia, with ongoing debates over historical responsibility, reparations, and apologies. Efforts to seek justice for the survivors and ensure that such atrocities are never repeated remain ongoing.

In popular culture The story of the comfort women has been depicted in various forms of media, including books, films, and documentaries, shedding light on this dark chapter in history and raising awareness about the plight of the victims.

See also - Japanese war crimes - Sexual slavery - Human rights abuses

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