The Work of Gender: Service, Performance and Fantasy in Contemporary Japan

Book Overview

Gender and sexuality in Japan has long been a field of academic study, with gender mainly being examined either as masculinities, femininities or as deviating sexualities. In recent years, however, widespread interest in manga, anime and cosplay among the world's youth has aroused popular interest in the Japanese approach to gender and sexuality. In a sense, this engaging volume brings these two worlds together. It builds on earlier scholarly work...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8776943127
• ISBN13: 9788776943127
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Nordic Institute of Asian Studies
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"