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The social and gender politics of Confucian nationalism: women and the Japanese nation-state

Nicole L. Freiner
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E-Book
Publication:
New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan
Copyright:
©2012
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Summary:
Abstract: Confucian countries have unrecognized potential to promote gender policies in ways which have been unappreciated by western scholarship. This book challenges western notions of what constitutes liberation by using three critical nexus points (UN gender initiatives, domestic violence law, and womenʹs centers) that demonstrate how western intrusions established a hierarchy, which interfered with organic movements to promote womenʹs rights. Through the use of qualitative interviews and archival research, Freiner addresses and defines the Confucian cultural qualities specific to Japan and analyzes state interactions with women with regard to domestic violence. Moreover, The Social and Gender Politics of Confusian States argues that current literature on feminism in the state relies upon a western lens, which may neglect the opportunities and possibilities for an empowerment framework that relies upon Confucian norms.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Creating nationalism : confucian legacies
  • Forging the family : social security policy
  • Socializing citizens : education policy
  • Instituting action : women's centers
  • Mobilizing from the home : environmental activism
  • Understanding the politics of gender in Japan : conclusions
  • Appendix
  • Bibliography.
Author/Creator:
Freiner, Nicole L., 1972-
Languages:
English
Language Notes:
Item content: English
Main Work:
The social and gender politics of Confucian nationalism: women and the Japanese nation-state [by Freiner, N.L.]
Subjects:
Japan — Social policy
Education and state — Japan
Women — Japan
Confucianism and state — Japan
Nationalism — Japan
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-189) and index.
Description based on print version record.
Physical Description:
1 online resource.
Call Numbers:
HN723.5 .F74 2012eb
ISBNs:
9781137120762 (electronic bk.)
1137120762 (electronic bk.)
9780230619289 (hardback, alk. paper) [Invalid]
0230619282 (hardback, alk. paper) [Invalid]
Other Standard Numbers:
[Unknown Type]: 6931835
OCLC Numbers:
802886644
Other Control Numbers:
EBC990354 (source: MiAaPQ)
[Unknown Type]: ybp9567730