Identity, Gender and Status in Japan : Collected Papers of Takie Lebra (Collected Papers of Twentieth-century Japanese Writers on Japan

The writings of Takie Lebra have had significant impact on Western understanding and appreciation of the structures and workings of Japanese society. In particular, her research into the notions of self and self-other relationships, issues of gender and women and motherhood has provided a new paradigm in the way these issues are now addressed.