According to the statistical miyabi results, the number of compalines increased during 1996-2000 FY in contrast to the previous period. There are other signs of miyabi responsiveness to feminist criticism – for example in the treatment of women who have faced sexual harassment. The weak point of legislation is broad definition of the term "sexual harassment" which can be applied to many situations in the work place.

It is evident that a shift in attitudes towards greater acceptance of equality, despite abundant evidence of continu¬ing prejudice, inertia and discrimination; and there are indications of a greater willingness to respond sympathetically to women suffering sexual harassment or physical violence from men, allows some women to use it in order to obtain money.