‘Little Idols’: Japan’s objectification of young girls

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‘Little Idols’: Japan’s objectification of young girls

There's a form of entertainment in Japan that has young girls perform in makeup and grownup clothes. Now local rights groups are saying this objectifies the girls and puts them at risk.

January 28, 2018