Impact of Lolita

== Pop culture ==
== Fashion ==
== In Japanese culture ==
"Lolita fashion" is a Japanese subculture of street fashion which began in the 1990s, though it has become more mainstream and gained more worldwide recognition since the 2010s. It is heavily inspired by the modest Victorian and Rococo eras, with an emphasis on "cute." It can be categorized into three main subtypes, 'gothic', 'classic', and 'sweet'; other subtypes include 'sailor', 'country', 'hime' (princess), 'guro' (grotesque), 'punk', and 'steampunk'. Members of the subculture are insistent that "Lolita fashion" is not associated with the eponymous novel nor any of its adaptations, and does not intend to promote infantilization or the glorification of pedophilia.
"Lolicon" (ロリコン, also Romanized as rorikon or lolicom and often abbreviated as "loli""Lolicon" is a wasei-eigo (or Japanese phrase composed of English words) derived from the term "Lolita complex", which was introduced in the 1960s by author Russell Trainer. "Lolita complex" refers to adult males who are attracted to prepubescent girlchildren and has heavily influenced the general perception of "Lolita" in Japan, most notably in regards to "Lolita fashion" and "lolicon".) is a genre of fictional Japanese media (i.e., anime, manga, or video games) in which characters that either are or resemble adolescent girls appear in romantic or sexual contexts.McLelland, Mark (2018). "The End of Cool Japan: Ethical, Legal, and Cultural Challenges to Japanese Popular Culture". Routledge. ISBN 9781138606692.Lent, John (1999). "Themes and Issues in Asian Cartooning: Cute, Cheap, Mad, and Sexy". Bowling Green State University Press. ISBN 9780879727796. Since its introduction in the 1980s, lolicon has faced significant criticism for its alleged contributions to child sex abuse; however, the genre remains unpunishable by law and fans insist that they be separated from pedophiles and child sex abusers.It should be noted that lolicon is considered child pornography in the United States and is therefore illegal and punishable by law. Japan is one of few countries that do not protect children against simulated child pornography. Lolicon is instead often associated with the concept of "moe", the feeling of emotional affection towards fictional characters. 
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