Feminism in Modern Japan: Citizenship, Embodiment and Sexuality

Contemporary Japanese Society

by Vera Mackie

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.

Genres: Japan, History, Nonfiction, Feminism, School

308 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[yvonne · Rating 4 out of 5]

i read this when completing my application for stanford's japanese language program. it's great just to know that there IS a feminist community / movement happening in japan. you can learn a general history and learn about specific publications, movements, and the way (slight ways) things are beginning to change. i didn't end up using it in my application, but it helped gain a general insight into japan's feminist circle.

[Empanadani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seemingly well-researched and written well, this is a good read for those interested in the history of feminism in other countries (in this case Japan).

[Kam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nicely researched and historically organised book, Not only does it provide enough historical background for the developments to make sense to a reader without much prior knowledge but it also makes a comprehensible timeline that still underlines the major topics of feminism in Japan and its relation to feminism around the globe and other social movements in Japan.

It is a short and introductory read that nevertheless helps put more detailed works in context and that is mostly indispensable for anyone starting on the topic.