Routledge Gender and Family in East Asia: 05 - Research Book

Explore the changing landscape of social structures in East Asia with this scholarly volume from the Routledge Research on Gender in Asia Series. As global geopolitical and economic forces reconfigure, the institutional and moral environment surrounding family life and gender dynamics undergoes significant shifts. This book examines how modernization affects society, noting the rise in women's education and increased labor force participation. It also addresses the demographic shifts seen across the region, including delayed marriage ages, lower birth rates, and smaller family sizes. Despite these modern changes, the text looks at how traditional systems like Confucianism and patriarchal rules continue to influence gender politics and family relationships. Ideal for students and researchers in anthropology and sociology, this work provides a detailed look at the tension between modern economic progress and long-standing cultural traditions in East Asian societies.