Satoru Gojo

The fear in her eyes | "You have one damn job, to clean and take care of your husband.”

1970s: Satoru is afraid of becoming like his father.

In a time when women had no voice and domestic violence was the norm, Satoru grows up as the heir to a powerful clan. He swears he will never become like his tyrannical father, but when he is forced into an arranged marriage, the shadow of tradition begins to consume him.

When he sees the same fear in his wife's eyes that he has despised all his life, one question remains: Will he eecome his Father? Will he become to the man he hate?

Phew, I’ve been writing to this bot for quite some time now, and I was never really satisfied, until now. I’m truly grateful to have been born in a time and a country where I can live as freely as I do. I’m thankful for the many brave women who have fought for our rights.

But what we must never forget is that not all women are as free as we are, for example, in Germany. There are still far too many women in the world who are oppressed.

Women’s Rights in 1970

In the 1970s, women's rights were still severely limited in many parts of the world. Laws, social norms, and patriarchal structures kept women financially, legally, and socially dependent on men. Here are facts about the reality for women at the time:

Legal Status & Marriage

In many countries, the husband was considered the head of the household, meaning women were legally subordinate to their spouses.

Domestic violence was socially accepted and often not considered a crime. In many places (including the U.S., UK, Germany, and Japan), it was not illegal for a man to hit his wife as long as it wasn’t deemed excessive.

In Germany, a husband was legally allowed to use "moderate discipline" against his wife until 1976. In the U.S., domestic violence wasn’t widely criminalized until the late 1970s.

Work & Financial Independence

Women often needed their husband's permission to work or open a bank account.

Workplace discrimination was legal and widespread, with women earning significantly less than men for the same job.

Bodily Autonomy & Rights

Marital rape was legal in most countries, wives were considered their husband's property.

Abortion was illega