Linguistic Stereotyping and Minority Groups in Japan

by Nanett Gottlieb

This book is the first full-length study in English to examine the use of discriminatory language in Japan. As in other countries, there has been much debate about the public use of language deemed demeaning to certain groups within society especially in relation to the issue of minority rights versus freedom of speech.

Adding a new dimension to the discussion of language and society in Japan, the book focuses on an aspect of language and power which highlights some of the dissent underlying Japan’s officially promoted ideology of a harmonious society. The text presents a revealing examination of the discriminatory language, known as sabetsu yogo, as identified by five minority groups, the Burakumin, the Ainu, people with physical or mental disabilities, women and ethnic groups within Japan

166 pages, Hardcover

First published December 22, 2005

Reviews

[GabGabGab]

Very interesting read for a Japan related uni class. Would love if the author published an updated version as I'm sure a huge amount of things have changed in the (almost) 20 years since its release.

[meeners]

stumbled across this book in the library while i was looking for something else. was curious, so checked it out on a whim. it's a very basic introduction to some very basic issues, but it's quite good for the general reader. the history of the BLL (buraku liberation league) is fascinating.

[Kaya]

Not a revolutionary work, but definitely an interesting one. For people intending to research related topics this book will be a good general introduction.

[Eaglechen]

tumblr should maybe read this...