Gender Policies in Japan and the United States : Comparing Women's Movements, Rights, and Politics

by Joyce Gelb

• ISBN13: 9780312293550
• ISBN10: 0312293550
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 2003-12-12
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

This book is the first to explore the similarities and differences in gender-related policy making and outcomes in Japan and the U.S., concentrating on the areas of equal employment, domestic violence, and reproductive rights, with additional attention to gender equality policy in Japan and "family friendly policy" in both nations. It analyzes the significance of international feminism and new standards of gender equity-kansetsu gaiatsu-as a resource for Japanese feminists seeking policy reform, as well as new trends toward policy cooperation.

Author Biography

Joyce Gelb is Professor of Political Science, City College and Graduate Center, City University of NY.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction	1	(18)
Comparing Women's Movements in Japan and the United States: Trends and Transformations	19	(22)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in the United States and Japan	41	(24)
Domestic Violence Policy in Japan and the United States	65	(18)
Reproductive Rights Policy in the United States and Japan	83	(20)
Policies to Harmonize Work and Family Life in Japan and the United States	103	(28)
Conclusion: Assessing Policy Change	131	(18)
Notes	149	(6)
Abbreviations and Acronyms	155	(2)
References	157	(18)
Index	175