Social Change in Japan, 1989-2019: Social Status, Social Consciousness, Attitude

Description: Social Change in Japan, 1989-2019 by Carola Hommerich, Naoki Sudo, Toru Kikkawa Based on extensive survey data, this book examines how the population of Japan has experienced and processed three decades of rapid social change from the highly egalitarian high growth economy of the 1980s to the economically stagnating and demographically shrinking gap society of the 2010s. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Based on extensive survey data, this book examines how the population of Japan has experienced and processed three decades of rapid social change from the highly egalitarian high growth economy of the 1980s to the economically stagnating and demographically shrinking gap society of the 2010s. It discusses social attitudes and values towards, for example, work, gender roles, family, welfare and politics, highlighting certain subgroups which have been particularly affected by societal changes. It explores social consciousness and concludes that although many Japanese people identify as middle class, their reasons for doing so have changed over time, with the result that the optimistic view prevailing in the 1980s, confident of upward mobility, has been replaced by people having a much more realistic view of their social status. Author Biography Carola Hommerich is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Sophia University, Japan.Naoki Sudo is Professor in the Faculty of Law at Gakushuin University, Japan.Toru Kikkawa is Professor in the Graduate School of Human Sciences at Osaka University, Japan. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Understanding Heisei: Anchoring amidst Transformation Part 1: Deciphering the Middle – Subtle Change Behind the Scenes 1. Images of Social Stratification and the "Gap Society" 2. Change or No Change? The Complex Relationship between Status Groups and Status Identification in Heisei Japan Part 2: Adapting to change – Social consciousness over the Heisei Period 1. Adapting to new realities? Educational Disparity in Mechanisms of Status Identification among Young Japanese 2. Civil society: Who participates? 3. Support for Government Redistribution Programs in the Age of Welfare Retrenchment: Workers Changing Attitudes 4. Employment status as social status: Changes in the life satisfaction of regular and non-regular employees 5. Conservative Youth? Why do young people become authoritarian and support the LDP? 6. Why do married women in Japan support unequal gender norm of "working and caring? Conclusion 1. Japan after the Heisei Period – Where are we heading? Details ISBN0367353776 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge Contemporary Japan Series Year 2020 ISBN-10 0367353776 ISBN-13 9780367353773 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-10-16 Pages 176 Language English Imprint Routledge DEWEY 305.50952 UK Release Date 2020-10-16 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-10-16 NZ Release Date 2020-10-16 Author Toru Kikkawa Subtitle Social Status, Social Consciousness, Attitudes and Values Illustrations 33 Tables, black and white; 28 Line drawings, black and white; 28 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9780367563745 Edited by Toru Kikkawa Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134854025;

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