Japanese Girls and Women by Alice Mabel Bacon

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Author Bacon, Alice Mabel, 1858-1918
Title Japanese Girls and Women
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Note Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Japanese Girls and Women" by Alice Mabel Bacon is a cultural study written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives, traditions, and roles of Japanese women, offering insights into their upbringing, education, marriage, and societal expectations. It aims to shed light on the often overlooked aspect of Japanese culture—the perspectives and experiences of women—providing a comprehensive view of their contributions to family and society. The opening of the text introduces readers to the cherished childhood of Japanese girls, emphasizing the celebratory customs surrounding their birth and naming. It describes the various ceremonies, like the "miya mairi", that mark significant milestones in a baby's early life, and illustrates how cultural expectations shape their upbringing. The author contrasts the joyous occasions with the restrictions and pressures that daughters face, setting the stage for the wider themes of education, marriage, and the evolving roles of women in Japanese society, which are explored in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Subject Women -- Japan -- Social conditions
Subject Women -- Japan -- Social life and customs
Subject Japan -- Social life and customs -- 1868-1912
Category Text
EBook-No. 32449
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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