Focusing on young women in Japan, this book explores their transitions to adulthood and how they perceive adulthood within the context of Japanese society. It delves into significant aspects of this journey, including employment, marriage, divorce, childbirth, and custody, highlighting the complexities of their experiences and relationships with societal expectations.
Young Women in Japan: Transitions to adulthood received a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of the Year 2010 award from the American Library Association. This book examines young women in Japan, focusing in particular on their transitions to adulthood, their conceptions of adulthood and relations with Japanese society more generally. It considers important aspects of the transition to adulthood including employment, marriage, divorce, childbirth and custody.
Focusing on Japan's evolving educational landscape, the book explores the impact of recent economic stagnation, shifting employment practices, and demographic changes, including population decline and increased ethnic diversity. It highlights how these social transformations have influenced educational policies and daily schooling practices, providing insight into the challenges and adaptations within the Japanese education system.