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First published: May 1, 2025 - Last updated: May 1, 2025

TITLE INFORMATION

Author: Ishita Sharma

Title: Japan’s Perception of Women

Subtitle: The Case of Kurosawa’s Rashomon

Journal: International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences

Volume: 9

Issue: 1

Year: February 2024 (Received: December 7, 2023, Revised: January 9, 2024, Accepted: January 18, 2024, Published online: January 29, 2024)

Pages: 104-107

eISSN: 2456-7620 - Find a Library: WorldCat

Language: English

Keywords: Medieval History: 12th Century; Modern History: 20th Century | Asian History: Japanese History | Cases: Fictional Victims / Masago; Types: Rape; Representations: Films / Rashomon



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Author: Ishita Sharma, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University

Abstract: »This essay examines gender representation in Akira Kurosawa's film "Rashomon," specifically focusing on the film's portrayal of women within the socio-cultural context of 1950s Japan. "Rashomon" presents a narrative that reflects the entrenched patriarchal norms of the era, depicting women as submissive and victimized while men are shown as dominant figures. The essay argues that, despite the ostensibly masculine spirit of Kurosawa's films, the female characters in "Rashomon" offer a nuanced view that transcends simple categorization. The film's narrative structure, which offers multiple perspectives on a single incident but predominantly from male viewpoints, reinforces traditional gender norms, with the female character's autonomy and agency being notably disregarded. This representation aligns with the contemporary societal views which saw women as domestic and dependent. The essay critically explores the complexities of Masago's character, countering arguments that she is manipulative, instead suggesting that within the patriarchal constraints of her society, a woman's sexuality may be her only perceived power. The essay concludes that "Rashomon" serves as a powerful commentary on the gender inequalities of the time, reminding us of the continuous need for gender equality and the empowerment of women.« (Source: International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences)

Contents:
  Abstract (p. 104)
  I. Introduction (p. 104)
  II. Socio Cultural Contexts (p. 105)
  III. Gender Norms (p. 105)
  IV. Conclusion (p. 107)
  References (p. 107)

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