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Bicycle Citizens: The Political World of the Japanese Housewife (Asia: Local Studies / Global Themes) (Volume 1),New
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While the typical Japanese male politician glides through his district in airconditioned taxis, the typical female voter trundles along the side streets on a simple bicycle. In this first ethnographic study of the politics of the average female citizen in Japan, Robin LeBlanc argues that this taxibicycle contrast reaches deeply into Japanese society.To study the relationship between gender and liberal democratic citizenship, LeBlanc conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork in suburban Tokyo among housewives, volunteer groups, consumer cooperative movements, and the members of a committee to reelect a female Diet member who used her own housewife status as the key to victory. LeBlanc argues that contrary to popular perception, Japanese housewives are ultimately not without a political world.Full of new and stimulating material, engagingly written, and deft in its weaving of theoretical perspectives with field research, this study will not only open up new dialogues between gender theory and broader social science concerns but also provide a superb introduction to politics in Japan as a whole.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Bicycle Citizens'? A: The book focuses on the political world of Japanese housewives, exploring the relationship between gender and liberal democratic citizenship through ethnographic research.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bicycle Citizens'? A: The author of 'Bicycle Citizens' is Robin M. M. LeBlanc.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 5, 1999.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Bicycle Citizens'? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: Is 'Bicycle Citizens' a hardcover or paperback edition? A: This book is available in a paperback edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Bicycle Citizens'? A: The book explores themes of gender, politics, and citizenship within Japanese society, particularly focusing on the experiences of housewives.
- Q: What type of research was conducted for 'Bicycle Citizens'? A: The author conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork in suburban Tokyo, including interactions with housewives and various community groups.
- Q: Does 'Bicycle Citizens' provide insights into Japanese politics? A: Yes, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to politics in Japan, highlighting the often-overlooked political agency of housewives.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Bicycle Citizens'? A: The title reflects the contrast between the mobility of male politicians and the everyday experiences of female voters, symbolized by their use of bicycles.
- Q: Is 'Bicycle Citizens' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides valuable insights for those studying gender theory and political science, making it suitable for academic purposes.