Feminism in Modern Japan

Citizenship, Embodiment and Sexuality
Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-521-82018-9
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 308 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 653 g

Reihe: Contemporary Japanese Society

Feminism in Modern Japan is an original and path-breaking book which traces the history of feminist thought and women's activism in Japan from the late nineteenth century to the present. The author offers a fascinating account of those who struck out against convention in the dissemination of ideas which challenged accepted notions of thinking about women, men and society generally. Feminist activism took diverse forms as women questioned their roles as subjects of the Emperor, or explored the limits of citizenship under the more liberal post-war constitution. The story is brought to life through translated extracts of the writings of Japanese feminists. This cogent, carefully documented analysis will be welcomed by students from a range of disciplines including those working on gender studies and feminist history, where nothing comparable is currently available.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mackie, Vera

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein Feminismus, Feministische Theorie
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Asiatische Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kultursoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction; 2. Freedom; 3. The new women; 4. The red wave; 5. The homefront; 6. Citizens; 7. Liberation; 8. Action; 9. Difference; 10. Conclusion: embodied citizens.

Über Autor(innen)

Mackie, Vera
Vera Mackie is Professor of Japanese Studies at Curtin University of Technology. Her publications include Creating Socialist Women in Japan (1997).