Feminism in Modern Japan: Citizenship, Embodiment and Sexuality

Hardback

Main Details

Title Feminism in Modern Japan: Citizenship, Embodiment and Sexuality
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Vera Mackie
SeriesContemporary Japanese Society
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:308
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreAsian and Middle Eastern history
ISBN/Barcode 9780521820189
ClassificationsDewey:305.420952
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 10 Halftones, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 26 February 2003
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

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

Reviews

'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