ANTH 2230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Post-Occupation Japan, Buda, Salaryman
10 Jun 2016
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Recognizing indebtedness and interdependence rather than individual autonomy and independence. Legal definition is 20 years old in japan. There is a coming of age day in january for everyone that turns 20 in that year, like a communal birthday nationwide. Having your own car) isn"t a marker of adulthood, neither is moving out (many don"t move out until after 30) The dead ancestors and homeless souls (people who die with no descendants to take care of them) Coming of age day in january (civic ceremonies and visits to religious institutions) Females sometimes it can be a job but more often the marker is marriage and a family including the fulfillment of homemaking duties and caring for family members. More freedom, leisure, socialization with other women (middle class) Working class women must still work to supplement their husbands income. Common patterns of retirement for salaried workers: Mandatory retirement from first job, but many continue to work after this.
