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I am evaluating the article, Kanno Sugako. It is also my selected article for the Wikipedia project.

The material concerning Kanno's life is all relevant, with nothing noticeably distracting myself. Furthermore, there is nothing notably biased about the article, as the material recounts her life without any obvious agenda. However, the article does lack thoroughness, as there are significant content gaps. For example, when Kanno was being abused by her family, how was she able to escape and marry a man from Tokyo (she was born in Osaka). Adding on to this, it then suddenly skips to Kanno joining a Christian women's movement against brothels. While the article does state that Kanno was exposed to some Socialist writings, the transition from that to Kanno's involvement with the Christian's women's group is too abrupt.

The grammar on the article is easy enough to follow, with no enormous errors. However, as I mentioned before, the content gaps do make the transitions a bit awkward as the article haphazardly jumps around Kanno's life.

There are some working citations, linking to some websites, but I am unable to view the reading materials, thus I am unable to verify whether it supports the article's content. In the article's Talk page, there is a single entry commenting on a contradiction within the article. There also needs to be information box that quickly summarizes her life details.

Kanno Sugako ideas/notes

Create a information box, detailing her birthdate (or at least year) and death date.

Split sections into Early Life, Before high Treason, High treason, post High treason. Maybe include a legacy. Also include a list of written works later on.* On the way to the Gallows notes

• • Her father had a small, successful mining business.
  • She was raped by a miner, in which Kanno alleges her sadistic step-mother encouraged.
  • Change the phrasing on her exposure to socialism, she was encouraged to it because the work by Sakai Toshihiko "counseled rape victims not to burdened with guilt."
  • The man she married to escape her family, she felt no attraction towards the man. But, she eventually returned to take care of her family after her step-mother abandoned the family. (51)
  • Kanno first got involved with writing in 1902 (maybe, check page 52 for confirmation on this later on). She was inspired by Yosano Akiko (link this article if it exists). She impressed the Osaka famed writer, Udagawa Bunkai to the point where he agreed to help her with writing. He got her a job at a newspaper and worked with her on her writings, they became lovers despite the age difference (Bunaki mid 50s to her 20).
  • On the matter of Christian activism, she joined the Kajiko's Fujin Kyofukai (Women's Moral Reform Society) to end legal brothels, writing a series of articles in protest.
  • She joined Christian and socialist opponents of the Russo-Japanese War in 1904, joining the Heiminsha grou pled by Sakai and Kotoko (find out who these 2 are).
  • When the publisher of Wakayama prefecture newspaper, Muro Shimpo (Muro News), was jailed for its critical articles, Sakai had Kanno run the newspaper in their absence. Arahata Kanson, a young socialist, also joined the staff.
  • Arahata (6 years junior) married Kanno in 1906.
  • When the publisher was released, Kanno got a job at the Tokyo Dempo (Tokyo Telegraph), while Arahata became a reporter for the Heimin Shimbun.
  • 1907, she gets tubercuolosis. It made her more irritable as she worked. The two separated, but friends still saw them as husband and wife. (52)
  • She published her views on women's status during her time at the Muro Shimpo. She argues women are in a state of slavery, lamenting that Japan is becoming more civilized, yet women are still denied their freedom. While some women are content with material satisfaction (food, theater, etc.), they are self-interested. Truly educated women would be angry with women's status. Socialism can help resolve this situation as it advocates for class equality. The only way for Socialism and Women's equality to take place is for the destruction of the existing system. It will take time, so we must be patient. We must continue hoping and achieving the principle of "self awareness," to develop our character and realizing our dream.
  • June 1908, she attends a socialist-anarchist rally, authorities arrested leaders of the gathering, including peoople like Osugi Sakae, Arahata, Sakai, and Yamakwa Hitoshi. Kanno went to se how they were doing at police station, shocked by the brutality of their injuries. She was also jailed for her connections, making her realize a peaceful revolution wasn't possible. When in court, she replied "My beliefs are closest to anarchism." (53)
  • She wasn't convicted of anything, but had to wait for 2 months in jail. Her physicality worsened during the time and she had been fired from the Muro Shimpo.
  • She met Kotoku Shusui, a fellow activist. He was jailed for his writings in the Heimin Shimbun. He left for the US after he was released, returning 6 months later as a firm anarchist. 1909, he divorced his second wife and lived with Kanno. He believed in equality for women, but frequently visited brothels, seeing no contradiction in his beliefs and actions (like most other male reformers). Kanno too also had multiple affairs, including her stepbrother.
  • The two's affair shocked their comrades, because Arahata was still in prison.