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The research aims to understand the societal mechanisms contributing to silence around sexual abuse in Japan, particularly in the case of Johnny Kitagawa.

January 18, 2026Social Science Japan Journal

The silent majority and the power of social constructs: how the Kitagawa scandal perpetuated sexual violence

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YNYukiko Nishikawa

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Analysis reveals social constructs perpetuating silence around sexual violence in Japan, suggesting deeper societal implications.

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The research aims to understand the societal mechanisms contributing to silence around sexual abuse in Japan, particularly in the case of Johnny Kitagawa.
Examined the role of social constructs such as seken in shaping public behavior.
Analyzed culturally embedded practices like kūki o yomu and sontaku.
Investigated implications of compliance and indirectness in responses to abuse.
Conventional gender-based explanations for silence are deemed insufficient.
Social norms facilitate avoidance and conformity, normalizing public silence.
The study provides a new perspective on societal responses to sexual abuse in Japan.

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Yukiko Nishikawa (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c789ceb60fb80d1396cb8 https://doi.org/10.1093/ssjj/jyaf039

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January 18, 2026Social Science Japan Journal

The silent majority and the power of social constructs: how the Kitagawa scandal perpetuated sexual violence

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Authors

YNYukiko Nishikawa

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Overview

Analysis reveals social constructs perpetuating silence around sexual violence in Japan, suggesting deeper societal implications.

Key Points

The research aims to understand the societal mechanisms contributing to silence around sexual abuse in Japan, particularly in the case of Johnny Kitagawa.
Examined the role of social constructs such as seken in shaping public behavior.
Analyzed culturally embedded practices like kūki o yomu and sontaku.
Investigated implications of compliance and indirectness in responses to abuse.
Conventional gender-based explanations for silence are deemed insufficient.
Social norms facilitate avoidance and conformity, normalizing public silence.
The study provides a new perspective on societal responses to sexual abuse in Japan.

Cite This Study

Yukiko Nishikawa (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c789ceb60fb80d1396cb8 https://doi.org/10.1093/ssjj/jyaf039

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