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Chizuko Ueno is a Japanese sociologist and Japan's foremost feminist thinker. Her research encompasses feminist theory, family sociology, and women's history, with her contributions to gender studies in Japan being particularly foundational. As a public intellectual, she was instrumental in establishing the field of gender studies within Japanese academia. Ueno is also a trenchant critic of postwar revisionism, challenging the whitewashing of Japanese history and its justifications for colonialism, wartime atrocities, and racism.

The Modern Family in Japan: Its Rise and Fall

2009
The Modern Family in Japan: Its Rise and Fall
283 pages
10 hours of reading
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Exploring the evolution of the modern family in Japan, this collection of essays by Chizuko Ueno delves into various aspects of family life over the past century. Utilizing diverse methodologies, Ueno highlights the changing roles of housewives, the experiences of children with orphan fantasies, and the challenges faced by the elderly. Each chapter provides a unique perspective on societal shifts, making it a vital resource for anyone interested in contemporary Japanese culture and gender dynamics.
2004
Nationalism and Gender
263 pages
10 hours of reading
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The book delves into the contentious debate surrounding Japan's historical narrative, particularly focusing on the "comfort women" issue. Chizuko Ueno, a feminist theorist, critiques both neo-nationalist revisionists who downplay the experiences of these women and left-wing historians who share her views but may overlook critical nuances. Her incisive and provocative analysis challenges prevailing perspectives, making the work both enlightening and controversial in its exploration of memory, legitimacy, and the complexities of historical interpretation.

The Modern Family in Japan: Its Rise and Fall

Nationalism and Gender