176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
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The phenomenon of bankonka – ‘postponement of marriage’ – is increasingly reported in contemporary Japanese media, clearly illustrating the changing patterns of modern lifestyles and attitudes towards marriage, personal obligation and ambition. This is the first book in recent years to explore the contemporary state of marriage in Japanese society. Setting out the different perceptions and... Read more
1: Perceptions and Expectations of Marriage 2: The Impact of Feminist Discourses on Marriage and Fertility 3: Male Gender Roles and Masculinity 4: Gender Roles: The Roles of Wife and Mother 5:Changes in Courtship Practices 6: Beyond Japan: Crossnational Comparisons
Biography
Yoko Tokuhiro is a Lecturer at The Center for Liberal Arts, Meiji Gakuin University, Japan. Her research interests include the anthropology of Japan, marriage, family, and gender.
