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Young Women in Japan

Young Women in Japan

Kaori H. Okano

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2009
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Antropología social y cultural, etnografía
ISBN:
9780415469418

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This book examines young women in Japan, focusing in particular on their transitions to adulthood, their conceptions of adulthood and relations with Japanese society more generally. It considers important aspects of the transition to adulthood including employment, marriage, divorce, childbirth and custody.

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