Salaryman masculinity : the continuity of and change in the hegemonic masculinity in Japan
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Bibliographic Information
Salaryman masculinity : the continuity of and change in the hegemonic masculinity in Japan
(Social sciences in Asia, v. 29)
Brill, 2010
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Salaryman masculinity : continuity and change in hegemonic masculinity in Japan
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-217) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Here is an important volume offering new insights into the generational transformation of Japanese hegemonic masculinity. Drawing on thirty-nine life-histories of three generations of sarariman (salaryman) each working, or having worked for large companies, this book is an in-depth study of Japanese salaryman masculinity, that is, the 'hegemonic masculinity' in Japan. Through Japanese salarymen's own accounts of themselves, the author investigates the construction of their masculinity throughout their lives; childhood, adolescence, young adult experiences, as well as work and family life. While changes are reflected in the participants' narratives, little research has been done to link these changes in the performance of masculinity to the dramatic economic and social changes over the last century.
Table of Contents
Preface
Notes on the Text
Introduction
Chapter One Growing Up: Gendered Experiences in the Family
Chapter Two Growing Up: Gendered Experiences in School
Chapter Three Love and Marriage
Chapter Four Work
Chapter Five Ikigai
Conclusion
Appendices
References
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