Gender in modern East Asia: [China, Korea, Japan] ; an integrated history

"This comprehensive text covers the history of women and gender in Japan, Korea, and China in the early modern and modern eras by examining the dynamic histories of sexuality; gender ideology, discourse, and legal construction; marriage and the family; and the gendering of work, society, and po...

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Main Authors: Molony, Barbara (Author), Theiss, Janet M. 1964- (Author), Choi, Hyaeweol 1961- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Routledge June 2019
Edition:3rd edition
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Summary:"This comprehensive text covers the history of women and gender in Japan, Korea, and China in the early modern and modern eras by examining the dynamic histories of sexuality; gender ideology, discourse, and legal construction; marriage and the family; and the gendering of work, society, and power. The authors take the unique approach of locating gender history within a society's national history as well as describing its role in an integrated history of East Asia. In addition, this book examines the global context of historical changes in these countries and highlights cross-cultural themes that transcend national boundaries. For example, themes or concepts such as "writing," "the body," "feminism," "immigration and diasporas," and "Confucianism" are part of an integrated history. The authors capture the flow of ideas, people, materials, and texts throughout these three countries in an easily accessible way for students"...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. - First Published 2016 by Westview Press
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (554 Seiten) Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:9780813348766
9780429493812

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