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Japanese magazine ridiculed for 'Socrates' dating advice

The Tokyo skyline. Japan is ranked one of the world's worst for gender parity

A Japanese magazine that advised women to compliment men on their intelligence by saying "You sound like Socrates" has been ridiculed in the country ranked one of the world's worst for gender parity.

"JJ", a major fashion magazine targeted at young women, encouraged readers to compare men to the classical Greek philosopher when they say something complicated.

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