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2010-02-18 China-Japan-Koreas

Kimmie's only sister seen to have growing power

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Posted by Steve White 2010-02-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 I can't see Korea (North or South) giving any authority to a female. It runs counter to their male dominated culture.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2010-02-18 09:59|| 2010-02-18 09:59|| Front Page Top

#2 These male-dominated cultures always seem to have exceptions for females from the members of the ruling family. Perfect example, IMHO: late 19th century China.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2010-02-18 11:18|| 2010-02-18 11:18|| Front Page Top

#3 And the women who become Empress seem to be singularly vicious rulers, at least historically in Asia. Although a few have been both vicious and incompetent, always a fun mix for their neighbors.

Posted by Shieldwolf 2010-02-18 20:56|| 2010-02-18 20:56|| Front Page Top

#4 Czarinas in Russia, too.

Posted by Cromosh Threatle9076 2010-02-18 23:13|| 2010-02-18 23:13|| Front Page Top

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