Since the Meiji Restoration, especially in the more than 70 years after the war, Japanese women, as one of the representatives of oriental women, have experienced a leap-forward development from self-imposed spiritual shackles to seeking soul freedom, from adhering to tradition to expressing their individuality. Female consciousness has undergone earth-shaking changes, but it has never separated from its own nationality. For more than a hundred years, the life course of Japanese women's self-liberation has been reflected in all aspects such as emotions, marriage, family, education, workplace, and political participation. They seek a balance between tradition and modernity, cultivating new women with both modern concepts and traditional virtues. This book is based on a wealth of real examples and tells the development story (story) of Japanese women in a popular and natural style. Revealing the impact and interaction of the political system and economic development on women's consciousness, how today's Japanese women are shaped, and the evolution of Japanese women's consciousness and feminism are worth learning from and exploring.
Reader comments
The Meiji Restoration was really a "double-edged sword" for women. It not only solidified some traditions, but also brought some new sprouts. However, what impressed me the most were the geishas, who played a very important role in the curtain-falling movement! I feel like this book gave me a deeper understanding of Japanese women and made me think about my own growth and future.
The Meiji Restoration was really a "double-edged sword" for women. It not only solidified some traditions, but also brought some new sprouts. However, what impressed me the most were the geishas, who played a very important role in the curtain-falling movement! I feel like this book gave me a deeper understanding of Japanese women and made me think about my own growth and future.