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The Calf Hair Revolt: Why Japanese Women Are Demanding Men Shave — and Why It’s a Trap

Japan’s ‘calf hair harassment’ scandal reveals a painful paradox: women, forced to shave by corporate dress codes, are now demanding men do the same. Instead of challenging the oppressive system, they’re enforcing it on each other. This article unpacks why fighting the person next to you is a trap — and how to aim your frustration where it belongs.