Perceptions and expectations of marriage -- The impact of feminist discourses on marriage and fertility -- Male gender roles and masculinity -- Gender roles : the roles of wife and mother -- Changes in courtship practices -- Beyond Japan : crossnational comparisons
Summary
This is the first book in recent years to explore the contemporary state of marriage in Japanese society. Setting out the different perceptions and expectations of marriage in today's Japan, the book discusses how economic issues and the family impact on marital behaviour
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-159) and index
