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This article discusses the impact of globalisation on women in the Japanese workforce. It examines how restructuring has affected women's employment and highlights the actions they are taking to advocate for change. The review praises the article for its contribution to the debate on globalisation and gender, as well as its detailed information on the ongoing restructuring of women's employment in Japan.
Globalisation and Women in the Japanese Workforce contributes to the debate about the impact of globalisation upon women. It examines the effect of restructuring upon women's employment in Japan and describes the actions women are taking individually and collectively to campaign for change in their working environment and the laws and practices regulating it. Review: 'Bishop has produced a valuable study on the impact of globalization for Japanese working women, which not only contributes broadly to globalization and gender debates but also provides detailed information on the continuing restructuring of women's employment in Japan ... an important and valuable research contribution.' - Asian Affairs