This collection of twenty five articles on feminism and women's issues in Japan highlights the changing roles of women in society and examines the impacts of feminism on modern Japanese culture. The work is divided into seven sections covering historical perspectives, education, marriage and families, sexuality, minority rights, employment and feminism and political power. Individual essays discuss such topics as women in science and technology education, single motherhood, increasing lesbian visibility, migrants and the sex industry and the politicization of housewives. Contributors include Japanese academics in several social science and women's studies disciplines from a variety of universities. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)