Women and Martial Art in Japan

This book, based on extensive original research, examines the practice of kendo by Japanese women in a university sport setting.

List of contents

List of figures
List of tables
Acknowledgements
Glossary
1 Examining culture through the body
2 Shared humanity and embodied ethnography
3 Legitimising martial women
4 Tradition gendering bodies
5 Women's club culture: Building resilience
6 Conclusion: The future of sport for women in Japan
Index

About the author

Kate Sylvester is a Research Associate at Lund University, Sweden.

Summary

This book, based on extensive original research, examines the practice of kendo by Japanese women in a university sport setting.

Product details

• Authors: Kate Sylvester
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9781032187839
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3218783-9
• No. of pages: 186
• Series: ASAA Women in Asia Series
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Martial arts, self-defence; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Japan, History, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, Humanities, Sports & outdoor recreation, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Gender studies, gender groups, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cultural & Social Aspects, Sports and Active outdoor recreation, SPORTS & RECREATION / Martial Arts / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General