Feminism and the social status of women in Japan: History and the present Cover Image

Феминизм и социальное положение женщин в Японии: история и современность
Feminism and the social status of women in Japan: History and the present

Author(s): Polina A. Lukyantseva
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Gender history, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Present Times (2010 - today)
Published by: Ивановский государственный университет
Keywords: feminism; gender equality; social status of women in modern Japan; traditional views on the gender roles in society;

Summary/Abstract: The stages of the struggle of Japanese women for their rights are illustrated in this article. On top of it, this article characterizes the social status of Japanese women in modern Japan. The research method is based on historical and gender approaches. Finally, the following conclusion is made: the development of feminist ideas in the twenty-first century faces significant difficulties because of the strong influence of traditional views on gender roles in Japanese society.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: (sp)
  • Page Range: 71-77
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Russian