Women Of Japan & Korea: Continuity and Change

by Joyce Gelb

Overview

This collection presents new research on the changing roles of women in Japan and Korea. At a time when women in these two countries are becoming more politically and socially prominent, these essays provide insight into the clashes that have arisen between tradition and change. The contributors compare similarities and differences in the two cultures, considering family life, education, health care, work, reproductive and legal rights, and political participation, including the rise of women's movements in Asia and the battle against sexism and gender stereotyping. Essays written by Japanese and Korean women, leading social scientists and practitioners, illuminate the current political, economic, and social status of women in Japan and Korea.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439900963
Publisher:	Temple University Press
Publication date:	01/30/2009
Series:	Women In The Political Economy
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Joyce Gelb is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Program in Women's Studies and the Center for Research on Women in Society at the Graduate Center, City University of New York.

Table of Contents

Contents PREFACE 1 Introduction I JAPANESE WOMEN 2 Women and the Family in Transition in Postindustrial Japan 3 Women's Education and Gender Roles in Japan 4 Abortion and Women's Reproductive Rights: The State of Japanese Women, 1945-1991 5 Women Workers in Japan: Past, Present, Future 6 Obstacles and Opportunities: Women and Political Participation in Japan 7 A Short History of the Feminist Movement in Japan II KOREAN WOMEN 8 Status of the Family and Motherhood for Korean Women 9 Overcoming Confucian Barriers: Changing Educational Opportunities for Women in Korea 10 Korean Women's Groups Organize for Change 11 Women Workers in a Changing Korean Society 12 Agenda for Social Reform: Women's Political Participation in South Korea 13 Feminism in a Confucian Society: The Women's Movement in Korea ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS INDEX