Feminism in Modern Japan Citizenship, Embodiment and Sexuality [Hardcover]

A pathbreaking book tracing the history of feminist thought and women's activism in Japan.Feminism in Modern Japan is a pathbreaking book which traces the history of feminism in Japan from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. In a country where women were ascribed the role of 'good wives and wise mothers', the author offers a fascinating account of those who struck out against convention in the dissemination of liberal ideas. This carefully documented analysis will be welcomed by students in the field and by those in related areas where nothing comparable is currently available.Feminism in Modern Japan is a pathbreaking book which traces the history of feminism in Japan from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. In a country where women were ascribed the role of 'good wives and wise mothers', the author offers a fascinating account of those who struck out against convention in the dissemination of liberal ideas. This carefully documented analysis will be welcomed by students in the field and by those in related areas where nothing comparable is currently available.Tracing the history of feminism in Japan from the end of the nineteenth century to the present, Vera Mackie offers a fascinating account of those who rebelled against convention in the dissemination of ideas which challenged accepted ways of thinking about women, men and society. This carefully documented analysis is for students of feminism and related areas where nothing comparable is currently available.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. Mackie's path-breaking book takes feminist research to a new level...[A] highly useful resource. Altogether, it is a must-read for students of gender studies and for anyone dealing with modern Japan's intellectual history. Andrea Germer, Pacific Affairs ...a tour de force on this subject matter. Americals¯