This book examines the impact of global human rights norms on the development of women's, children's, and minority rights in Japan since the early 1990s.

This book is the first to explore the similarities and differences in gender related policy making and outcomes in Japan and the United States. It focuses on th

"The term sekuhara was popularized in Japan around 30 years ago, but sexual harassment in politics is rarely discussed. This is strange given that longtime lega

This book analyses the debates between handicapped people's movement and women's movement in Japan about the issue of selective abortion focusing on the concept

Why do Japanese women enjoy a high sense of well-being in a context of high inequality? Beyond the Gender Gap in Japan brings together researchers from across t