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.

Table des matières

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

A propos de l'auteur

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

Résumé

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

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Kate Sylvester
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9781032187839
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3218783-9
• Pages: 186
• Thème: ASAA Women in Asia Series
• Catégories: Livres de conseils > Sport > Sports de combat, auto-défense; Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Sciences de la Terre > Géographie; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sciences sociales en général; 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