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The Salaryman

17482 The Salaryman, Hikikomori, and Hostesses Japan's capitalist driven gender identities and the consquences that result


The salaryman model is one that Japan has exploited since WWII. During that time, it was beneficial for the economy and the politics of the nation to inspire its men, fresh from the war, to return to valuable work. It was touted as a way to motivate them and boost morale after the effects of the war, but it was also very good at renewing Japan’s standing in the global environment after the demoralizing defeat and restructuring forced by US-led Alliance sanctions. By increasing Japan’s economic viability through the biopower provided by its little Energizers, it was able to join the high-stakes games of Capitalism and Globalization.

The problem, however, is the fact that Japanese men are becoming so overworked and disenfranchised over the idea of giving their life over to one company, while also facing the reality that in the current economic environment that might not even be possible, that they are turning away from the model in droves. Hikikomori and “herbivore male” models are becoming increasingly popular as they provide a way for men to escape the stress of growing up and participating in the “real world”, so they retreat to complete seclusion and fantasy.

My han partners have created very good paths on these subjects and so I would recommend any reader following the links below for more information on these very broad subjects. David's path describes the salaryman model in depth and the effects on the individual as well as society. Shannon Wu discusses other models of male behavior that are outside of this stereotype. Though there is evidence to suggest these models are changing, there will still be those that ascribe to the model either through dedication to tradition or a desperation to fit in with the status quo of society. For all its troubles, it appears that the only place the Salaryman is going anytime soon is an early grave.

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  1. Gender and Identity in Modern Japan Shannon Brooks

This page has tags:

  1. Commodification of Identity Shannon Brooks
  2. Biopower vwik
  3. Foucault marisa davis
  4. Shannon Brooks Shannon Brooks
  5. Masculinity Shannon Brooks
  6. Identity Shannon Brooks
  7. Nationalism Shannon Brooks
  8. Pop Culture Shannon Brooks
  9. Westernization Courtney Cho
  10. Gender Shannon Brooks

Contents of this tag:

  1. The Salaryman Identity As An Ideal For Nationalism and Success
  2. The Salaryman, Hikikomori, and Hostesses
  3. How the body of the salaryman is utilized
  4. Hokikomori: Reclusive Lifestyle In Fear of the Salaryman Identity
  5. Healthy Citizens = Healthy Nation
  6. Who is a salaryman?
  7. Hostessing: A Role in Maintaining Corporate Relationships
  8. Salaryman Culture and Masculine Identity
  9. Karoshi: Consequences of the Salaryman Identity
  10. Prevalence, Perception, and effect of Herbivore Masculinity
  11. Han 1 - Gender
  12. Imagined characteristics of herbivore men
  13. Tying It All Together: Enforced Identities and the interactions between them