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The Identity of Japanese Women, 2002.
An in-depth examination of the changes in the identity of Japanese women.
6,158 words (approx. 24.6 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 102.95
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This paper looks at the changes that Japanese women have undergone with respect to their identity. It focuses on the changes since the mid - 20th century. It links the historical changes in Japanese society over the past 150 years with the changes in their women's identity and also looks at social, political, economic and environmental factors that have influenced the identity of Japanese women.
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"Before 1868, especially under the Tokugawa Shogunate government, Japanese women had no legal personality. They could not own property and were in fact the property of men who could do with them virtually anything they fancied. At that time, they could read and write only hiragana, but business, political and literary materials were written in the more formal kanji which prevented them from sharing the more fulfilling and dignified world of men."
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Construction of Self: The Identity of Modern Japanese-Canadians, 2003.
Explores the identity of Canadians of Japanese origin living in modern Canada.
20,665 words (approx. 82.7 pages), 133 sources, MLA, £ 176.95
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The study takes a broad exploratory approach to studying issues of identity in the Japanese community in Canada. Chapter I traces the historical settlement of Japanese-Canadians in Canada with reference to how Canada?s changing attitudes on dealing with immigrants has affected the way in which Japanese-Canadians perceive themselves. Chapter II researches the relationship between language and identity. Chapter III looks at two types of modern day Japanese in Canada. First, a young student studying at MIT is used as a real life case study. Second, various fictional depictions of Japanese-Canadians are used to delve deeper into issues of Japanese identity. The subject matter has not yet been specifically covered in detail by academia (although it has rather more so by fictional writing). Available sources are analyzed closely to try to uncover trends in identity. Sources used vary from academic works (both Japanese and Canadian) on history, sociology, politics, linguistics and psychology; through to personal journal entries and fictional works concerning Japanese identity written by Japanese-Canadian authors.
Introduction
The History Of Japanese-Canadians & Canadian Immigration Policy 1877-2003
The Relationship Between Language And The Formation Of Ethnic Identity
The Real And Illusory Modern Japanese-Canadian
Conclusion
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"Thus, using Bourdieu?s analysis, it is theoretically possible to apply it to the situation of Japanese-Canadians to try to delve deeper into their ethnic self-identity and individual make-up. However, there are various flaws when trying to apply Bourdieu?s work. First, Bourdieu interviewed his participants in some depth for his study in order to get a detailed profile of each. This variety of data about Japanese-Canadians is not currently available for this thesis and would need to be obtained first-hand (see ?Recommendations? in Conclusion). Second, and more importantly, it is not possible to apply the same analysis intended for a Western, European nation such as France to a complex, Oriental nation such as Japan that prides itself on its ?unique? ethnic identity and 90% middle-class (which, if true, renders analysis using economic capital as a variable useless anyhow)."
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Identity of Modern Japanese-Canadians, 2003.
Studies the identity of modern Japanese-Canadians using both fictional and real characters as case studies.
5,347 words (approx. 21.4 pages), 36 sources, MLA, £ 93.95
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This study takes an unusual, exploratory approach to studying issues of identity in the Japanese community in Canada. It looks at two types of modern day Japanese in Canada. First, a young student studying at MIT is used as a real life case study. Second, various fictional depictions of Japanese-Canadians are used to delve deeper into issues of Japanese identity.
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"Thus, using Bourdieu?s analysis, it is theoretically possible to apply it to the situation of Japanese-Canadians to try to delve deeper into their ethnic self-identity and individual make-up. However, there are various flaws when trying to apply Bourdieu?s work. First, Bourdieu interviewed his participants in some depth for his study in order to get a detailed profile of each. This variety of data about Japanese-Canadians is not currently available for this study and would need to be obtained first-hand. Second, and more importantly, it is not possible to apply the same analysis intended for a Western, European nation such as France to a complex, Oriental nation such as Japan that prides itself on its ?unique? ethnic identity and 90% middle-class (which, if true, renders analysis using economic capital as a variable useless anyhow)."
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A Study on Japanese Women and Breast Cancer, 2007.
An extensive study on the causes of cancer in Japanese and Japanese-American women.
3,447 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 22 sources, MLA, £ 68.95
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This paper documents a study that has been conducted for the purpose of understanding why the rates of breast cancer differ between Japanese women living in the United States compared to those living in Japan. The examination of risk factors associated with the rapid fluctuation of breast cancer incidence rates in Japanese women in the United States and those in Japan may help to explain differences. The paper offers methodology, data collection and analysis. It also gives a clear conclusion of the findings of the research and recommendations for further research on this topic.
Table of Contents:
Purpose of the study
Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Limitations
Data Collection and Analysis
Quantative Analysis
Summary of Findings
Conclusion
Findings
Recommendations of the Study
Bibliography
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"Meta-analysis begins with estimation of the success rates of treatment and control arms of multiple separate trials through use of a separate 2 X 2 table for each trial. At the point in time that the researcher is convinced that the trials are "sufficiently uniform in design and methods that pooling their results makes clinical sense, a statistical test for homogeneity is used to help decide whether pooling results makes statistical sense." (Gilbert, 2005) After having made the decision that the "studies are sufficiently homogeneous to be combinable, the effect measure has been chosen, and a fixed- or random-effects technique is adopted, the calculations required to perform a meta-analysis are quite simple, usually through use of statistical software."
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Japanese American Women, 2002.
A study of Japanese American women at the beginning of Japanese immigration to the U.S.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper explores immigration and new life in America for Japanese American women during the earliest years of Japanese immigration. Issues studied are the family, and attitudes of and effects on the women.
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American-Japanese Women, 2004.
An examination of the life of Japanese women, before, during, and after their internment in the American internment camps that were established during World War II.
1,956 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper examines how Japanese women came to America from their homeland and how, instead of starting anew, they simply brought the repressive culture with them. It looks at how, during the time they were in camps, they were forced to let go of tradition in many areas of life and how they found they had the ability and strength to make decisions, survive, and handle adversity. It also examines how, once they were out of the camps, they still faced attitude problems from those who blamed the residents for the Pearl Harbor attack. It shows how the camps were an atrocity and unfair to all who were forced into them and how, for Japanese women, they did help break a multi-generational pattern of self-doubt.
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"While the women were in the camps their treatment was a catalyst for their future. Women were ripped away from everything and everyone they had depended on before the camps were constructed. Their husbands were often sent to far away places, and if the females had married Americans then their husbands were not interned, but the women were. They were ripped away from their children many times as well. With very little notice, everything that they nurtured and lived for each day was suddenly gone. Their existence was stripped from them and once they were placed in the camps they were forced to re-invent and identify their existence."
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The Japanese Comfort Women, 2002.
A look at the slavery of Japanese women in WWII.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 9 sources, £ 62.95
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This paper discusses the issue of the "comfort women" -- the victims of the Japanese government's compulsory prostitution program during the Second World War. These victims of sexual slavery are still to receive recognition. The essay shows how the Japanese government's refusal to compensate any of the surviving women reflects the government's misogynist attitude in general.
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American and Japanese Women, 2005.
A comparison and contrast study of American and Japanese women.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, £ 75.95
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A comparison between what amounts to half of two nations' population has no choice but to be broad. For that reason two areas have been selected in this paper in which to compare and contrast these groups of women. Since both nations are technologically advanced and have similar standards of living one might expect the opportunities for women to be similar. The paper shows that the two nations differ substantially on a cultural basis, however.
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Japanese Women in the Workforce, 2006.
Addresses historical trends in women's work and wages in Japan and closes with prospects for the future.
1,895 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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This paper takes a look at the changing nature of women's employment in Japan. The paper examines traditional roles of Japanese society, traditional societal attitudes about the role of women in Japan and how Japanese women themselves have largely seen their role in society. The paper also examines how, slowly, these roles and attitudes are changing and looks at the factors that have contributed to these changes. The paper concludes with a look at what Japanese women and society can do to help promote the prospects of women in the future.
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"As the female share of the labor force rises, the labor force overall may appear to respond less flexibly to changes in aggregate demand, and Japan may witness an initial slowing of productivity growth, since many of the women who enter the labor force will have less experience and training than their male counterparts. The male-female wage gap has recently begun to widen, partly as a result of the changing composition of the female labor force. However, as more and more women become permanently attached to the workforce, increases will probably occur both in their productivity and in their relative wages."
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Japanese Comfort Women, 2002.
A study on foreign "comfort women" for the Japanese soldiers during World War II.
1,405 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper describes the suffering of tens of thousands of female sex slaves who were forced to deliver sexual services to Japanese soldiers, both before and during World War II. It details the premeditated systematic plan originated and implemented by the government of Japan to enslave women considered inferior and subject them to repeated mass rapes.
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"It is estimated that between one and two hundred thousand female sex slaves were forced to deliver sexual services to Japanese soldiers, both before and during World War II. These women were known as comfort women and the Imperial Conference, which was composed of the emperor, representatives from the armed forces and the main Cabinet ministers, approved their use by Japanese soldiers. (Walkom)"
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Japanese Women in Society and Culture, 2005.
Analyzes the role of women in post WWII Japanese society.
1,683 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 38.95
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The field of women's rights is now becoming more and more important in the world today. Japan, as the first country in Asia to become a super power, has been through a lot since the end of WWII and the issue of women's rights in Japan is no exception. This paper is an analysis on Japanese women's issues after WWII from different perspectives including cultural, social and historical perspectives.
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"These main characteristics of the changing role of women in Japan in its population stability, educational improvement and employment issues show an effective result of governmental acts and non-governmental organization's efforts. By providing equal laws and rights, establishing equal development strategies, founding of the National Machinery for the Promotion of Gender Equality, as well as promoting democratic orientation, the Japanese government and NGOs have elevated the role of women in Japanese society."
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Japanese Women, 2004.
This paper discusses gender inequality in Japan.
2,485 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper explains that changes in the roles of Japanese women, such as independent dreams, work, and identities, are becoming more acceptable in theory; nonetheless, women are still charged with the full and untempered gender burdens of centuries past, such as being a ?good wife?, mother, and woman, leaving women with an impossible burden. The author points out that this stress is resulting in a declining birth rate because Japan is a country where women lose more than they gain by having a child; therefore, they are choosing to remain childless. The paper relates that Japan, unlike other industrialized countries, has been very slow to implement real governmental, business, and social changes that are supportive of women with children because Japanese society has a particularly rigid, male-dominated culture that is kept in place by economic factors of power and influence.
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"However, although women in Japanese society were as psychologically perceptive and affected by these cultural and societal changes in values, and they were relatively quick to begin accepting new roles in that changing society, as is often the case; those same women were unable to ?shake off? any of their old ones. Hence, Japanese women are ?freed? on one hand to pursue society?s new values, while chained, on the other, to old responsibilities, without increased participation of men. In short, they were free to add new responsibilities, as long as they were chained to the old, in a sense leaving them hobbled and unable to perform either old or new responsibilities under the weight of their chains. In other words, it is as author Suvendrini Kakuchi writes in his article, ?Still a long way from gender equality,? ?Japan may keep on making breakthroughs in the technological world, but when it comes to equality between the sexes, this East Asian country remains a laggard.?"
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The Japanese Woman, 2006.
A review of women in and beyond the pleasure quarters in Tokugawa Japan, 1603-1867.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, £ 62.95
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This paper focuses on the fate of the single woman in Tokugawa Japan. The paper reviews the various options available to them, such as prostitution. The only way to escape such a fate, was to become a nun, the common practice of former prostitutes and courtesans. This paper discusses the lives of these Japanese women, and refers to various literary sources.
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"Our ideas of women and their freedom in the 21st century bring awareness of the limited choices of low status women in Tokugawa Japan. This essay refers to literary sources and what they tell us of the Tokugawa courtesan or prostitute and how her life so contrasted with women in more respectable society. It is clear that Tokugawa Japan very much laid out women's roles for them, and Japanese society may still show signs of a second-class status for many women."
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Japanese Women and Leisure, 2002.
A paper which introduces and discusses leisure time for women in Japan.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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The paper shows that while women in Japan have made great strides during the 20th century, they still have a long way to go to catch up to the world?s women in pay, job prospects and their standing in society. The paper discusses the many hours Japanese women spend on childcare and housework which leaves little time for leisure time and entertainment.
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"Leisure time for women in Japan is much more common today than it was several decades ago. In fact, women taking classes, or enjoying golf and other recreation would have been looked at with disapproval, people would have thought they were neglecting their duties to pursue selfish pleasures. Today, they enjoy more freedom, but as in many other societies, working women with families still enjoy the least leisure time, and in Japan, their husband help even less with the necessary housework. Japanese women still have a long way to go to become equal in their society."
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