About the book
This book looks at the gendering of the political system in Japan and the effects of that system on gender equality in national-level politics specifically and wider society more generally. It examines the approach taken by the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to issues of gender equality in Japan, and the repercussions of that approach on women’s political experiences and representation. This book covers a range of themes including the role of the LDP and other major political parties in constructing the modern Japanese political system, the under-representation of women in Japanese politics, women’s experiences in party politics and the gendering of government policies. Using in-depth interviews with women members of the national Diet, the book sheds light on how political women negotiate the male-dominated world of Japanese politics.
Editions of Women and Politics in Contemporary Japan
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- ISBN 9781317554189
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- ISBN 9781317554196
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This book looks at the gendering of the political system in Japan and the effects of that system on gender equality in national-level politics specifically and wider society more generally. It examines the approach taken by the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to issues of gender equality in Japan, and the repercussions of that approach on women’s political experiences and representation. This book covers a range of themes including the role of the LDP and other major political parties in constructing the modern Japanese political system, the under-representation of women in Japanese politics, women’s experiences in party politics and the gendering of government policies. Using in-depth interviews with women members of the national Diet, the book sheds light on how political women negotiate the male-dominated world of Japanese politics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Women and Politics in Contemporary Japan about?
This book looks at the gendering of the political system in Japan and the effects of that system on gender equality in national-level politics specifically and wider society more generally. It examines the approach taken by the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to issues of gender equality in Japan, and the repercussions of that approach on women’s political experiences and representation. This book covers a range of themes including the role of the LDP and other major political parties in constructing the modern Japanese political system, the under-representation of women in Japanese politics, women’s experiences in party politics and the gendering of government policies. Using in-depth interviews with women members of the national Diet, the book sheds light on how political women negotiate the male-dominated world of Japanese politics.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Women and Politics in Contemporary Japan?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government
Where can I read a sample of Women and Politics in Contemporary Japan?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317554189
Is Women and Politics in Contemporary Japan part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series ASAA Women in Asia Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Women and Politics in Contemporary Japan?
Emma Dalton
Who is the Publisher of the book Women and Politics in Contemporary Japan?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Women and Politics in Contemporary Japan is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317554189) and pdf(ISBN 9781317554196)