Social Stratification In Japan

Contemporary Japanese society is often regarded as an enigma because of its miraculous economic growth and the unparalleled stability of its socio-political structure. Yet until now, there have been very few works available in English which are concerned with stratification and class perceptions in contemporary Japan, an ommission which this study rectifies. It also addresses the fact that current works in the various fields of Japanese studies tend to lack relevant sociological data, which is amply provided in this book which uses empirical nationwide datasets called SSM on social stratifica.;Front Cover; Social Stratification in Contemporary Japan; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Notes on contributors; 1. Introduction: Kenji Kosaka; 1-1 Historical Background; 1-2 Previous Studies; 2. Notions of Class, Status, and Social Mobility: Kenji Kosaka; 2-1 Theoretical Framework of the Problems; 2-2 Historical Framework of the Problems; 2-3 Cross-National Framework of the Problems; 3. Aspects of Social Inequality and Difference: Kenji Kosaka; 3-1 Income Disparity; 3-2 Other Social Disparities; 3-3 Changing Stratification Over Time.