Reconsidering Family “Diversification”: Invitation to the Special Issue

April 30, 2026Kazoku syakaigaku kenkyuOpen Access

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The aim is to reflect on the development of Japanese family sociology through the lens of family diversification theories initiated in the 1980s.
Focused discussions on gender employment, migration families, and sexual minorities and their relationship with family structures.
Analysis of how post-industrialization and globalization have influenced family formation and experiences.
Clarification of the concept of 'diversification' and its implications for future research directions.
Reports highlighted the role of gender and employment in reshaping family structures in contemporary Japan.
Explored the experiences of immigration families and their integration into Japanese society.
Investigated how elements like hierarchy, ethnicity, and sexuality impact family formation and new norms.

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Symposium explores family diversification theories, focusing on gender, migration, and sexual minority aspects in Japan.

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