Family Change and Housing in Post-War Japanese Society: The Experiences of Older Women

TitleFamily Change and Housing in Post-War Japanese Society: The Experiences of Older Women
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication2000
AuthorsIzuhara, Misa
PublisherAshgate
CityAldershot
Abstract

This monograph explores the experiences of older women in post-war Japanese society through analysis of their family and housing histories. Three broad themes, family relations, welfare systems and housing, were chosen to highlight issues surrounding the changing role and position of women in the family and society. A qualitative approach is used to address a gap in the literature and to illustrate the real-life experiences of women in Japan. Many aspects of the book are comparable, or related, to studies exploring other industrial and East Asian societies and the book thus contributes to international debates surrounding housing policy, the ageing society and the changing nature of the family. It also provides useful insights into and analysis of Japan’s society and socio-economic system. [WorldCat]

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