Linguistic Stereotyping and Minority Groups in Japan (Paperback)

This book is the first full-length study in English to examine the use of discriminatory language in Japan. As in other countries, there has been much debate about the public use of language deemed demeaning to certain groups within society especially in relation to the issue of minority rights versus freedom of speech. Adding a new dimension to the discussion of language and society in Japan, the book focuses on an aspect of language and power which highlights some of the dissent underlying Japan's officially promoted ideology of a harmonious society. The text presents a revealing examination of the discriminatory language, known as sabetsu yogo, as identified by five minority groups, the Burakumin, the Ainu, people with physical or mental disabilities, women and ethnic groups within Japan

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Contemporary Japan Series
Release date:	September 2010
First published:	2005
Authors:	Nanette Gottlieb
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	156
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-59933-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General
LSN:	0-415-59933-4
Barcode:	9780415599337

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