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Chapter 9 is the conclusion of the book. It highlights the main findings of the research and suggests implication for future research.
Matsushita , an 18-year-old college student envisions this scenario: “After graduation, I will work for a few years. After that, I will find a partner who is wealthy enough to provide for me, get married, and have children. In my free time, I will bake cakes and cookies.” Can you believe this is a man’s voice? Japanese call this type of man an “herbivorous man,” or “Ojo-man,” or “girly man.” It totally subverts the image of a traditional Japanese man.
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“Eating soft rice” is a common Chinese expression that describes men who rely on their partner for a living. It is derogatory in meaning.
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According to the Census and Statistics Department (2009), men’s unemployment rate is 6%, while women’s unemployment rate is 4%. It was suggested that many job losses have befallen lower-class men in particular because they are heavily represented in severely affected industries like manufacturing and construction.
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Only 4 out of 18 families did not have close contact or live close to their parents-in-law. Among these four families, two cases have both husband’s parents deceased.
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Lui, L. (2012). Conclusion. In: Re-negotiating Gender. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4848-4_9
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