The social and gender politics of Confucian nationalism: women and the Japanese nation-state

The Social and Gender Politics of Confucian Nationalism. argues that Confucian nationalism is a key concept in understanding the relationship between citizens and the state in Japan, especially that between women and the state. Freiner defines and illustrates a new understanding of nationalism, with a focus onthe ways in which the Japanese state has utilized Confucian philosophy to create a Japanese national identity and on the impact of this on women. She examines the key policy areas of education and social security alongside the roles that women have played in these initiatives. INDICE: Creating Nationalism: Confucian Legacies .Forging the Family: Social Security Policy .Socializing Citizens: Education Policy .Instituting Action: Women's Centers .Mobilizing from the Home: Environmental Activism .Understanding the Politics of Gender in Japan: Conclusions .

• ISBN: 978-0-230-61928-9
• Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 206
• Fecha Publicación: 03/07/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Desconocido