Table of Contents

1. The Japan phenomenon and the social sciences; 2. Class and stratification: an overview; 3. Geographical and generational variations; 4. Varieties in work and labor; 5. Diversity and unity in education; 6. Gender stratification and the family system; 7. Minority groups: ethnicity and discrimination; 8. Collusion and competition in the establishment; 9. Popular culture and everyday life; 10. Friendly authoritarianism.

Promotional Information

An Introduction to Japanese Society challenges the traditional notion that Japan comprises a uniform culture.

About the Author

Yoshio Sugimoto is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Social Sciences, La Trobe University, Australia.

Reviews

'A valuable read for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of Japan beyond the platitudes and stereotypes that are often accepted without question.' BCCJ Acumen