Women in Asia under the Japanese Empire

This book provides an Asian women's history from the perspective of gender analysis, examining Japanese imperial policy and propaganda in its colonies and occupied territories. It looks at the lives of women in Taiwan, Korea, Manchuria, Mainland China, Micronesia, and Okinawa, and provides an outside-in perspective on the Japanese Empire by other Asians.

Format: Hardback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Contributors to this book provide a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Asian women's history, delving into the intricate tapestry of Japanese imperial policy and propaganda in its colonies and occupied territories. Through a gender analysis lens, they assess the profound impact of these policies on women, shedding light on their experiences, struggles, and resilience.

The book offers a multi-faceted history, encompassing various aspects such as media, travel, migration, literature, and the colonized's perceptions of the empire. The authors employ a gender studies perspective and a spatial and political lens to unify their narrative, offering a fresh and nuanced perspective on the Japanese Empire. They delve into the lives of women in diverse regions, including Taiwan, Korea, Manchuria, Mainland China, Micronesia, and Okinawa. These women, who played diverse roles as wives, mothers, writers, migrants, intellectuals, and activists, possessed a wide range of views and experiences of Imperial Japan.

By shifting the focus from women as objects of the imperial system to subjects of history, the contributors to this book challenge traditional narratives and provide an outside-in perspective on the Japanese Empire. They offer valuable insights into the experiences of women in East Asian countries and regions, contributing to a deeper understanding of the complexities of twentieth-century history. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the rich and complex history of Asian women.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032247625