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Understanding Gender Roles and Relationships: A Japanese-American Perspective

This research paper by Gabrielle N. Pitts explores cultural differences in gender roles, romance, and relationships between Japan and America. It highlights how traditional Japanese beliefs typically assign women to housewife roles, contrasting with the progressive gender equality seen in the U.S. The author reflects on personal experiences, including a physical project where she embodied the role of a Geisha. This exploration emphasizes the clash of cultures and the importance of understanding contrasting views on romance and gender roles, providing valuable insights into both societies.

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Understanding Gender Roles and Relationships: A Japanese-American Perspective

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  1. Japan Through American Eyes By: Gabrielle N. Pitts Gender Roles, Romance, and Relationships from the Japanese Perspective

  2. Research Paper: Clash of the Cultures My research paper had to: - Further investigate my topic. - Prove my point with research. - Convince my audience to see things from my perspective.

  3. Differences of Opinion • Japanese beliefs on what romance, gender roles, and relationships should be are vastly different than American views. • In Japan: • Women are expected to be housewives. Until recently there were little to no other opportunities. • Historically, it was perfectly normal for Japanese men to have as many women as they could afford.

  4. Differences of Opinion • In America: • Men are not openly encouraged to spend time with other women. • Gender equality is a serious matter. Improvements have been made economically and politically to grant women as many equal rights as possible. • While different, Japanese opinions are still in the progress of change and will likely follow the United States in the future.

  5. Physical Project:Geisha for a Day The physical aspect of my project had to: - Display what I learned. - Be something I did outside of school with my mentor’s help. - Had to put what I learned into action.

  6. I became a Geisha • Becoming a geisha was the perfect physical project. • I had to learn how to wear a kimono. • Learn the names for all the accessories that go with one. • Learn how I was supposed to wear it.

  7. I became a Geisha Every project starts with tests. Before I could go all out with my “Day at the Museum experiment I had to make sure I knew how to wear my “kimono” and order my makeup.

  8. I became a Geisha

  9. Reflections and Key Points • This Senior Project taught me almost as much as learning about my actual topic did. • I had to hold myself to deadlines and really plan out my time. • I had to learn to organize my thoughts BEFORE writing my paper. • I had to explain a complex and broad subject to an average audience. • I had to actively take initiative in writing notes and taking down any key information during class.

  10. The End Any questions? Thank you for your time and for your attention.

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