Enjoy Women And Family In Contemporary Japan Scripted By Susan Holloway Contained In Copy

book has the same problem than most Japanese Studies books seems to have: a lack of more up to date theory of the topics and issues it aims to study.

Also, the very stance assumed in this books seems largely problematic, While it is mentioned that Japanese women are often seem as being dedicated to marriage and housewives roles, such an assumption is never thoroughly questioned in its very basis.

The impression that is left is that the book is reporting a historical shift in attitude due to structure, rather than a deepening of the subjects due to previous misconceptions.


In general, found it theoretically weak and at times misleading,
Wouldn't recommend neither as Japanese Studies nor Women Studies,
A balanced and very readable account with a good historical analysis supporting its case studies, There were a few moments were some questionable language and in turn questionable implications made me raise an eyebrow, but overall a good resource for anyone looking at women and relationships in

Japan.
Japanese women have often been singled out for their strong commitment to the role of housewife and mother, But they are now postponing marriage and bearing fewer children, and Japan has become one of the least fertile and fastest aging countries in the world, Why are so many Japanese women opting out of family life To answer this question, the author draws on indepth interviews and extensive survey data to examine Japanese mothers' perspectives and experiences of marriage, parenting, and family life.
The goal is to understand how, as introspective, selfaware individuals, these women interpret and respond to the barriers and opportunities afforded within the structural and ideological contexts of contemporary Japan.
The findings suggest a need for changes in the structure of the workplace and the education system to provide women with the opportunity to find a fulfilling balance of work and family life.
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