Feminism in Modern Japan: Citizenship, Embodiment and Sexuality - Brossura

Mackie, Vera

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ISBN 10: 0521527198 ISBN 13: 9780521527194

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Riassunto

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.

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Recensione:

'Her insights into feminine perspectives coupled with a solid theoretical approach demonstrate that a book of this nature can be original ... Carefully researched, with an easy-to-access index and glossary, this is a welcome reference source for both experts and students.' Monumenta Nipponica

Descrizione del libro:

Feminism in Modern Japan is a pathbreaking book which traces the history of feminist thought and women's activism in Japan from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. The author offers a fascinating account of those who struck out against convention in the dissemination of liberal ideas.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0521527198
• ISBN 13: 9780521527194
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 308