THE SHAME OF HWANG V JAPAN：HOW THE INTERNATION COMMUNITY HAS FAILED ASIA ‘S “COMFORT WOMEN”
Texas Journal of Woman & the Law, Vol14 Issue 1
I. Introduction 121
II. Background：From the Battlefield to the Courtroom
The “Comfort System” in World War II
After the War
Not Yet Forgotten
Why a Resolution is Needed
III. Post－War Inaction：No Excuses
An Open Secret
Clear Violations of Customary International Law
IV. Despite the Law：Race, Gender, and Politics
Political Trials：“For the Sake of All”?
European Lives Worth More Than Asian Ones?
Traditional Neglect of Women and Gender Crimes in War
V. Hwang V. Japan：More of the Same?
A. The Claim, the Defenses, and the Statement of Interest
B. The District Court’s Opinion：Politics and Sexism
C. The Court of Appeals
VI. Later Developments in International Law
VII. Conclusion
II. Background：From the Battlefield to the Courtroom
The “Comfort System” in World War II
After the War
Not Yet Forgotten
Why a Resolution is Needed
III. Post－War Inaction：No Excuses
An Open Secret
Clear Violations of Customary International Law
IV. Despite the Law：Race, Gender, and Politics
Political Trials：“For the Sake of All”?
European Lives Worth More Than Asian Ones?
Traditional Neglect of Women and Gender Crimes in War
V. Hwang V. Japan：More of the Same?
A. The Claim, the Defenses, and the Statement of Interest
B. The District Court’s Opinion：Politics and Sexism
C. The Court of Appeals
VI. Later Developments in International Law
VII. Conclusion
