Emancipation Edict for geisha and prostitutes (1872)
A historical ordinance issued by the Meiji government in 1872, formally abolishing the indentured servitude of geisha and prostitutes. Often discussed in the context of early modern Japanese social reforms.
The Emancipation Edict for geisha and prostitutes was issued by the Meiji government in 1872.
Compound of 芸娼妓 (geishōgi, 'geisha and prostitutes') + 解放令 (kaihōrei, 'emancipation edict'). The term refers specifically to the 1872 ordinance.