Men and Masculinities in Contemporary Japan

Dislocating the Salaryman Doxa

• Author(s): James E. Roberson, Nobue Suzuki,
• Publisher: Routledge
• Pages: 240
• ISBN_10: 1134541635
  ISBN_13: 9781134541638
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social , Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General , Social Science / Men's Studies , Social Science / Sociology / General , Social Science / Gender Studies , Social Science / Regional Studies ,

Description:... This book is the first comprehensive account of the changing role of men and the construction of masculinity in contemporary Japan. The book moves beyond the stereotype of the Japanese white-collar businessman to explore the diversity of identities and experiences that may be found among men in contemporary Japan, including those versions of masculinity which are marginalized and subversive. The book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of contemporary Japanese society and identity.