Buraku Kaihō Zenkoku Iinkai
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The Buraku Kaihō Zenkoku Iinkai, now known as the Buraku Liberation League, is a Japanese organization formed after World War II. It emerged from earlier groups like Suiheisha, which organized protests for the rights of the burakumin. The burakumin are a historically marginalized Japanese minority, often referred to as "outcastes" or "untouchables".12
Despite the official abolition of their caste in 1871, burakumin have faced persistent discrimination, impacting marriage, employment, and housing. This discrimination stems from historical prejudices and folk myths, not biological differences. The organization advocates for the liberation and equal status of the burakumin community.12
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