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The Evolution of Women in Japanese Literature

Explore the portrayal of women as objects in Japanese culture and literature through works like The Tale of Genji and The Dancing Girl, examining women's roles from the Meiji Period to contemporary Japan. Discuss advancement in women's rights, suffrage, and education.

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The Evolution of Women in Japanese Literature

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  1. The Role of Women in Japanese Literature Miriam OlmosCalifornia State University of Monterey BayJAPN 309

  2. Theses statement • Women are seen as an object, as a thing that man can just use and they have to do whatever they are told, I will explore how this is portrait in the Japanese culture and literature

  3. Literary works The Tale of Genji The Dancing Girl The Lady who loved insects Women and Family in Contemporary Japan

  4. Woman’s suffrage • Meijin Period • 19th century-asked for women’s education • Protection from patriarchal cultural practices • By 1920- fight for women’s envolvemnt in politics began • 1923-Tokyo Federation of Women’s Organization. • In 1924- Women’s Suffrage League was founded

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