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Role of Women in Modern Japan, 2002.
The paper analyzes the remarkable progress Japanese women have made in asserting their rights over the last century.
4,095 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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The paper examines Japan's change in foreign policy and resulting economic growth in the second half of the 20th Century, which allowed women to enter the workforce. The paper also looks at the social changes in marriage and family life that resulted from the women's employment. It also discusses the emerging Japanese women's liberation movement called "wuman ribu" and its attempts to raise social consciousness in Japan. The paper notes the differences in attitude between Western and Japanese cultures and the fact that Japan still has a long way to go before it achieves sexual equality, especially in the workplace.
Table of Contents
Modern Japan - How is it different?
What Women Gained
Women's Movement In Japan
Women In Economy
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"Women in Japan in the past 50 years have made a huge progress as far as their presence in the workplace is concerned. We have seen that most women in the past few decades decided to pursue a career instead of staying at home and raising children. While this has resulted in tremendous economic benefits for women, it has also affected their personal lives, which is the reason why most of them are facing a major dilemma today. They are not certain if they should continue being a part of the workforce or is it better to stay at home and do justice to their traditional roles. But women in Japan still complain of discrimination and inequality in the workplace. Sometimes it is about promotion that they deserved but did not get, at others it can be about the pay scale, which often tilts in favor of their male counterparts."
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The Role of Women in Japan's Development, 2000.
A look at Japanese women throughout Japanese history and their role and function, as compared to modern day Japan.
1,820 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 58.95
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This paper looks at women's role in Japan's modern era development. Their presence and influence is shown by looking outside the events of conventional historical record. The powerful political influence of ruling class women in ancient Japanese society is looked at. The Edo period is seen as the era that forced women to be subordinate and the influence of the West the factor which began to open Japanese women to participation in social spheres once more.
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"Studies of Japan?s modern era development emphasize its industry, bureaucracy and military, focusing on the political, merchant and capitalist elite and ignoring those upon whom the major costs of development was imposed, particularly women. Japan?s modernization came at a social cost borne by the poor, the disadvantaged and women (Hane, 1982). Although their contribution has typically been marginalized, women contributed significantly to the development process in many ways.
Japanese women had an essential role in the domestic sphere and in the economy, but their influence and contributions did not move them toward sexual and legal equality, as was the case for women in the west. This was primarily due to the social and legal conservative imperatives relegating women to the lowest status of every class strata; however, their presence and influence may be seen by taking a larger, and peripheral, view outside the events of conventional historical record."
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Japan's Economic Development, 2006.
A history of Japan's economic development after WWII.
3,727 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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This paper details Japan's rise as an economic power from the period immediately following WWII to the present. The paper explains the strategy Japan used to achieve the status of an economic superpower, how their economic success has affected other world economies and, in particular, the U.S. economy, discusses the Japanese government's total focus on strengthening the economy while disregarding, as a goal, the strengthening of the military and reviews the country's industrial policies. The paper also examines the state of Japanese consumers and compares it to the state of American consumers and concludes with a discussion of Japan's current financial situation.
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Effect of World War II on Japan
The Bureaucratic Mind
Economic Development and National Security
Ups and Downs in Industrial Policies
The State of Japanese Consumers
Conclusion
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"The occupation of Japan by the Allied Powers started in August 1945 and ended in April 1952. General Macarthur was its first Supreme Commander. The whole operation was mainly carried out by the United States. Japan basically lost all the territory acquired after 1894 In addition; the Kurile Islands were occupied by the Soviet Union. Okinawa was returned to Japan in 1972, however a territorial dispute with Russia concerning the Kurile Islands has not been resolved yet. The remains of Japan's war machine were destroyed, and war crime trials were held. Over 500 military officers committed suicide right after Japan surrendered, and many hundreds more were executed for committing war crimes. A new constitution went into effect in 1947 in Japan. The Emperor who was considered the Supreme Head lost all political and military power and was made a symbolic Head of the State. Universal suffrage was introduced and human rights were guaranteed. Japan was also forbidden to ever lead a war again or to maintain an army."
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Women in Japan, 2002.
A discussion of the status and role of women in Tokugawa, Japan.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper looks at how NeoConfucianism, in Tokugawa Japan, tended to assign an inferior status to women. However, literary and other sources reveal that more 'gender equality' was present than might be assumed.
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Japan's Economic Development, 2006.
This paper analyzes the importance of Japan's foreign direct investment (FDI), to its economic development and growth.
2,686 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper defines FDI inflow as the investment one particular country or nation receives from another, while outflow is the amount of resources leaving the investing country into the source country. This well-researched paper focuses on the history of Japan's economy and the recent significant increase of FDI inflow into the country. The writer of this paper compares Japan's FDI flows to those of other countries. The ratio of inward FDI compared to nominal GDP in 2000 was only 1.1% in Japan, which compares to 27.9% in the U.S., 32.4% in the UK and 22.4% in Germany. The writer contends and explains why Japan's FDI flows are crucial for economic development and growth in other nations as well as on its own shores. This paper delves into the various programs instituted by the Japan Investment Council, which is geared towards making the public aware of the role of Japan's FDI and its overall importance to the economy.
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Executive Summary (Abstract)
Background
History
Statement of Problem
Research
References Cited
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"As of September 2004, foreign-affiliated firms employed some 1.02 million workers in Japan, JETRO research finds. This figure represents only 2.4 percent of Japan's total permanent workforce and lags well behind that of other developed countries such as the U.S. at 5.5 percent and Germany at 5.4 percent. In Japan's finance/insurance sector, however, the share of foreign-affiliated company employment accounted for 8.2 percent of the sector's total permanent workforce. Subsidiaries of foreign companies employ the most, at 598,657 workers, followed by sub-subsidiaries at 373,566, and Japanese branches of foreign-owned companies, at 51,218. By industry category, affiliates in the manufacturing industry employ the most, at 37.4 percent, followed closely by the wholesale, retail and restaurant sector, which accounts for 34.1 percent of the total figure for Japan."
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The Role of Women in Islam and Christianity, 2007.
A comparison of the modern roles of women in Christian and Islamic society.
854 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This work compares and contrasts women's roles in Islam and Christianity, in an attempt to determine whether the general opinions of the subjugation of Islamic women and the feminism among Christian women is in fact true. The writer presents the opinion that the roles of women in society and religion are not as different between Islam and Christianity as generally believed.
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Objective
Introduction
I. The View from Islam
II. The Christian View of the Role of Women
Discussion
Summary and Conclusion
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"While the Christian perspective of the woman's role appears to be much more lenient, one must only tune into the view of Paul in his writings on the role of women. Paul relates that women are not to speak out in the church but to remain silent. Women are admonished as well not to cut their hair as Paul states in I Corinthians chapter 11 and verse 15: "But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given her a covering." (Holy Bible, KJV p. 1441) While it was many years ago when this was expressed by Paul and while it is true that views have most certainly changed for some branches of the Christian church, this belief remains strong in some sectors of the traditional religion of Christianity with some religions disallowing the wearing of pants by female members of their denomination and disallowing as well the cutting of a woman's hair."
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Changing Roles of American Women - 1600 - 1780, 1999.
A paper which examines the role of women in the American colonies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses the difficult lives of women in the American colonies, lives which revolved around the basic family unit and entailed laborous tasks to ensure the survival and continuity of the home. The paper shows that as time progressed and the colonies became more civilized, the roles of women changed. Instead of merely surviving, women began to have leisure time on their hands. Women also had time to educate themselves beyond their regular housewifery skills. Socially, women had time to entertain and lead more leisurly lives. The paper follows the changing role of these women through the Revolutionary War when they assumed a number of unfamiliar roles. It also shows how the development of the countryside and infrastructure changed the social life of women. Finally, the paper shows that women of this time had their lives shaped by extraordinary events such as political and economic upheavals, religious conflict, and intellectual transformation. It was during this time that women first started to establish themselves and their rights.
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"The practical and functional roles of women changed during the Revolutionary War. Women had to take up positions that they normally would not have had to before. They had to manage the house while their patriotic husbands were gone. This also opened other doors to women. For Deborah Sampson it meant cross-dressing as a soldier and taking up arms. She was placed into indenture at the age of ten and upon completion entered the army. (Ferguson 183) She was noted to be a woman who wanted to see the world. If not for the war, where would she have ended up, and what path would this creative, energetic and brave woman have taken? Her husband subsequently received a veterans pension for her efforts.(Evans 54)"
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Women in Tokugawa, Japan, 2002.
Provides textual evidence of the position of women in Tokugawa Japan.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper examines the position, status and roles of women in Tokugawa Japan. The analysis is based on contemporary texts that reveal that in light of the dominance of the Neo-Confucian ethic, women filled more varied roles and, potentially, exercised more influence than is commonly thought.
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Role of Women in Latin American History, 2005.
Examines various sources which discuss the role of women's movements in Latin American history.
2,537 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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Nearly a decade ago, academic attention was being given to understanding the central role that women have played in the economic and political changes occurring in Latin America. The books currently under review demonstrate the broadening scope of literature on women in the region. Scholars continue to analyze the roles women play in political change, but an increasing number of academics are studying how women are affected by those changes in political and economic regimes and by state institutions. The paper shows that, in a sense, the causal arrow now moves in two directions rather than one. A predominant research question in the late 1980s and early 1990s was, how do women's movements influence democratization processes? The works reviewed in this paper demonstrate that scholars have now adapted their query to reflect the changing political systems of Latin America: how does a transition toward democracy affect women and women's organizations? Or, how can these democracies be altered or fine-tuned to be more hospitable to women?
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"This subordination inhibited women from becoming political and being viewed as such by others. Diane Mitsch Bush and Jean Franco Mumme's contribution to the Nazzari volume, "Gender and the Mexican Revolution," echoes this idea. Their case study confirms the hypothesis that gender issues become subordinated to broader objectives within revolutionary movements. Movimiento de mujeres en Centroamerica offers further insights into the tensions between a woman as an individual political actor and the collective women's movement in Central America. This book is a must for anyone planning to do research on women in Central America."
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Gender Roles of Women, 2005.
A comparative analysis of the gender roles of women in Afghanistan and the United States.
1,064 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper examines how gender roles of women vary greatly between cultures. Specifically, it looks at two that stand out the most - gender roles of women in the country of Afghanistan of Taliban culture, and the working class woman of the western culture, namely the United States. It analyzes how these roles are constantly evolving and adapting based on individual circumstances, ongoing global conflicts, and cultural adaptation.
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"By comparison American women do not have the limitations set forth by an evil dictating government or a society that views them as lesser individuals. However, that is not to say that women in the United States haven't had it rough through the course of history. Even our society has viewed women as lesser and not as great as man. One of the more prominent examples of this, is the American woman's right to vote. This right did not come into written law until the 1920s, led by skilled organizers by the names of Carrie Chapman Catt and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Stanton once said, "Resolved, that it is the duty of the women of this country to secure to themselves their sacred right to the elective franchise." (Krasner-Khait, 2004, 6p,) In addition to the right to vote, many African-American women in the United States were slaves and led a rough abusive life. "
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The Role of Women in "Richard III", 2004.
A discussion of the role women play in Shakespeare's "Richard III".
2,628 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 79.95
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To consider the role of women in Shakespeare?s plays and Shakespeare?s attitude toward women, the play, "Richard III", is discussed. This includes an analysis of the three major female characters in the play, showing the roles of women in the society of the time and suggesting Shakespeare?s own view of women.
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"Queen Margaret shows herself to be one of the strongest women of the play in some ways. This is mainly by being the only woman that Richard is not able to fool. Her continuing anger over her dead husband and son is also a sign of her loyalty to them. This can be compared to Lady Anne who is initially angry about the death of her husband, but then quickly agrees to marry Richard. This action by Lady Anne suggests that women are fickle. In contrast, Queen Margaret never gives up being loyal to her husband and son, despite circumstances. This shows a strength that many women of the play do not have. At the same time though, this loyalty by Queen Margaret does not do her any good and only results in her constant unhappiness. The point that seems to be made is that a strong woman actually suffers, and that it is better to be fickle. While Lady Anne is fickle, she actually does achieve happiness. At the same time, she does not gain the respect of the audience."
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Role of Asian Women, 2002.
A discussion of the role of women in different societies in Asia.
2,243 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper examines how for centuries, women have always been considered as inferior to men and how this biased perception was not only existent in the eastern civilizations but was also present in the western societies. It looks at how today in eastern civilizations, women have made significant contributions towards several social, political and religious movements either directly or indirectly and have been playing an important role in the advancement and development of these societies. Throughout Asia, nations have supported women as leaders in different political movements, which were initiated by their husbands or fathers and most of the Asian women have been ruling in societies where women often do not have much liberty to express their views and exercise their individual freedom. This paper analyzes the role of women of the years in several prominent societies of Asia including China, South East Asia, Japan and Mongolia.
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"With the independence of South Asia from the British regime, a democratic constitution was formed, which recognized the rights of women as equal to that of men. In the coming decades, numerous laws were changed including the marital laws, the property right legislations, rules for inheritance etc. Several other movements in the late 70s were supported by women activist groups, which led to the formation of several new legislations to protect the interests of women. However, the recent wave of fundamentalism has again brought women?s liberty at stake. There are still incidents of murders and rapes in South Asia and literacy rate of women in the region is the lowest in the world, which is very surprising."
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Historical Status of Women in Japan, 2005.
A look at the evolving status of women in Japan from 1200 B.C. to modern times with the Meiji Restoration.
2,750 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper demonstrates that women in Japan have not always been the fragile and submissive figures that they are thought to be. In the early days, BC and quite far into AD, Japanese women were powerful priestesses, representations of gods, and heads of households that assumed their husbands' responsibilities upon their deaths. This paper shows that it was not until the period of Tokugawa rule that women's role in society most closely resembled that of the current stereotype.
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"Unfortunately, the political decline in female leadership was followed by a spiritual decline. From the late Nara period onward into the new eras of development, the belief systems of Buddhism and Confucianism increased in their popularity among both Japanese leaders and common people. These new faiths were able to peacefully coexist with the native faith of Shintoism. However, minor changes caused these new beliefs to subtly rival Shintoism (Beard 5). Buddhist shrines were constructed alongside Shinto shrines, and male Buddhist priests gained influence in the community (Beard 11). While the Japanese people were still loyal to their kamis and Amaterasu, these great female figures were no longer the only spiritual presences in society. As they became more commonplace amongst the landscape of religious figures, these female figures lost some of their societal authority."
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Role of American Women, 2004.
A discussion of how the move towards the West in America transformed the role of women in American society.
2,439 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper explores the topic of women in the American West during the westward movement. Specifically, it offers historic evidence to support the position that the westward movement did indeed transform the traditional roles of American women, just as it transformed the American West. Women traveling west during the westward movement created opportunities for themselves, became active in business and politics, and created new and exciting lives for themselves. These women transformed how America looked at women and how women looked at themselves, which was probably the most important transformation of all.
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"Initially, the only inhabitants of the Western United States were Native American tribes scattered throughout the region, and the occasional trapper or mountain man there to trap furs for his livelihood. The West was empty, untapped, and waiting for westward expansion, and there were plenty of Easterners ready to travel west for new opportunities. However, after gold was discovered in California in 1848, the trip west took on new meaning. Now, going west could mean riches beyond the wildest dreams, and thousands of immigrants headed west to seek their fortunes in the gold mines of California. This was the time when women began to head west in much larger numbers, and this was the time when women's roles truly began to transform themselves."
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Roles of Women: West vs. Islam, 2005.
Compares the roles of women in the Middle East to those of women in western culture, arguing that Muslim women are misunderstood in the west.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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Women have always had to battle views that they are not significant members of society and should stay at home. In some cases, women have taken great strides forward towards equality and status. Oftentimes, however, women lose these battles and become inferior again. The position of women in Islamic society is a complex and frequently misunderstood issue. This paper argues that it is certainly true that Muslim and Western views of the role of women show sharp cultural differences, but the stereotype of Muslim women as uneducated, with no rights and with no opportunities is a caricature born of ignorance or malevolence.
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"The Muslim woman does not feel the pressures to be beautiful or attractive, which is so apparent in the Western cultures. She does not have to live up to expectations of what is desirable and what is not. Superficial beauty is not the Muslim woman's concern; her main goal is inner spiritual beauty. She does not have to use her body and charms to get recognition or acceptance in society. It is very different from the cruel methods that other societies subject women, in that their worth is always judged by their physical appearance. There are numerous examples of discrimination at the workplace where women are either accepted or rejected, because of their attractiveness and sex appeal. (MWL)".
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