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Women in the language and society of Japan : the linguistic roots of bias /

"This sociolinguistic critique examines the representation of women in traditional Japanese language and culture. Derogatory and highly-sexualized terms are placed in historical context, and the progress of non-sexist language reform is reviewed. Central to this work are the voices of Japanese...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Takemaru, Naoko, 1964-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2010]
Subjects:
Japanese language > Social aspects.
Japanese language > Sex differences.
Sexism in language > Japan.
Sociolinguistics > Japan.
Women > Japan > Social conditions.
Social surveys > Japan.
Sexism > Japan.
Sex role > Japan.
Japan > Social conditions.
Japan > Surveys.
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Summary:"This sociolinguistic critique examines the representation of women in traditional Japanese language and culture. Derogatory and highly-sexualized terms are placed in historical context, and the progress of non-sexist language reform is reviewed. Central to this work are the voices of Japanese women who took part in a survey, expressing their thoughts and concerns regarding gender representations"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:ix, 230 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786440030 (pbk : alk. paper)
0786440031 (pbk : alk. paper)