Kenji Kosaka

Social Stratification in Contemporary Japan

Herausgeber: Kosaka, Kenji

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Produktbeschreibung

Contemporary Japanese society is often regarded as an enigma in the West because of its miraculous economic growth and the unparalleled stability of its socio-political structure. Yet until now, there have been very few works available in English which are concerned with stratification and class perceptions in contemporary Japan. This study is both empirical and theoretical, with the sociological perspective serving as the underlying framework. A succinct historical overview is provided for those unfamiliar with modern Japanese history.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 236
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Januar 1994
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 223mm x 145mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 472g
• ISBN-13: 9780710304674
• ISBN-10: 0710304676
• Artikelnr.: 21226679

Autorenporträt

Kenji Kosaka

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Notes on contributors
1. Introduction
2. Notions of Class
Status
and Social Mobility
3. Aspects of Social Inequality and Difference
4. Intergenerational Occupational Mobility
5. Labour Market and Career Mobility
6. Perceptions of Class and Status
7. Political Attitudes and Social Strata
8. Women's Changing Status and Status Identification
9. Conclusion
Appendix A. Yasuda Index
Appendix B. Gini Coefficient
Appendix C. Occupational Classification and Prestige
Appendix D. Status Mapping
References
Index