The claim
災害時に男性は女性を助けてはいけない
Original review summary
A viral post argued that men should not help women during disasters, citing claims that most theft offenders are women and that men risk false accusations. The review reports that women made up 31.9% of people arrested for theft in 2022, and says no evidence was found to substantiate claims that men commonly face false accusations in these situations.[S1]
Additional context
The review notes that the Cabinet Office described crimes in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which occurred on January 1, 2024, and identifies sexual violence against women as a serious concern. It also says cooperation among people in the community is important during disasters. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026