@article{ART003087124},
author={Yi, Hye-gyung},
title={The Tumultuous Era of Modern Japan and Experiences of Women through the Lens of a Daughter of a Concubine},
journal={Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University},
issn={1598-3021},
year={2024},
volume={81},
number={2},
pages={79-109},
doi={10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.79}
TY - JOUR
AU - Yi, Hye-gyung
TI - The Tumultuous Era of Modern Japan and Experiences of Women through the Lens of a Daughter of a Concubine
JO - Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University
PY - 2024
VL - 81
IS - 2
PB - Institute of Humanities, Seoul National University
SP - 79
EP - 109
SN - 1598-3021
AB - In this article, I explore how Japanese society structured and regulated the lives of women by focusing on Byakuren Yanagiwara, a daughter of a concubine from Japanese nobility. My objective was to understand how the lives of women — concubines and their daughters — were affected by the challenges they faced during Japan’s modernization, including the abolition of class distinctions and women’s pursuit of citizenship. Initially, I provide a concise overview of Byakuren’s life. Subsequently, I delve into societal transformations, encompassing legal reforms and revisions, which significantly impacted her individual experiences. In particular, I analyze how Byakuren’s two marriages — arranged by familial authority — mirror a society where women were perceived as socially subordinate within a maledominated patriarchy, often serving as mere pawns in political unions. The context behind Byakuren’s third marriage, characterized by free choice, lies in the socio-cultural milieu of the Daisho era, where discussions around free love and individuality were prominent. Furthermore, I highlight how Byakuren evolved into a significant figure through her active involvement in her husband’s election campaign and her direct role in the liberation of the harlot, extending beyond mere economic support for her family
KW - Daughter of Concubine;Byakuren Yanagiwara;Male-dominated Patriarchy;Modern Japan
DO - 10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.79
ER -
Yi, Hye-gyung. (2024). The Tumultuous Era of Modern Japan and Experiences of Women through the Lens of a Daughter of a Concubine. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 81(2), 79-109.
Yi, Hye-gyung. 2024, "The Tumultuous Era of Modern Japan and Experiences of Women through the Lens of a Daughter of a Concubine", Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, vol.81, no.2 pp.79-109. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.79
Yi, Hye-gyung "The Tumultuous Era of Modern Japan and Experiences of Women through the Lens of a Daughter of a Concubine" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 81.2 pp.79-109 (2024) : 79.
Yi, Hye-gyung. The Tumultuous Era of Modern Japan and Experiences of Women through the Lens of a Daughter of a Concubine. 2024; 81(2), 79-109. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.79
Yi, Hye-gyung. "The Tumultuous Era of Modern Japan and Experiences of Women through the Lens of a Daughter of a Concubine" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 81, no.2 (2024) : 79-109.doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.79
Yi, Hye-gyung. The Tumultuous Era of Modern Japan and Experiences of Women through the Lens of a Daughter of a Concubine. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 81(2), 79-109. doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.79
Yi, Hye-gyung. The Tumultuous Era of Modern Japan and Experiences of Women through the Lens of a Daughter of a Concubine. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University. 2024; 81(2) 79-109. doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.79
Yi, Hye-gyung. The Tumultuous Era of Modern Japan and Experiences of Women through the Lens of a Daughter of a Concubine. 2024; 81(2), 79-109. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.79
Yi, Hye-gyung. "The Tumultuous Era of Modern Japan and Experiences of Women through the Lens of a Daughter of a Concubine" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 81, no.2 (2024) : 79-109.doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.81.2.202405.79
