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This analysis explores the changes in Japanese blue-collar work culture, focusing on urban versus rural worker dynamics.

October 1, 1973ILR Review

Japanese Blue Collar: The Changing Tradition.

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This analysis explores the changes in Japanese blue-collar work culture, focusing on urban versus rural worker dynamics.
Detailed examination of two contrasting plants: a die-cast factory in Tokyo and a car components factory in rural Honshu.
Comparison of workers' independence, union activity, and political attitudes.
Urban workers in Tokyo displayed higher independence and willingness to oppose management compared to rural workers.
Rural workers were more likely to identify with their company's fortunes, showing less dissent.
Marxist ideological attitudes among workers were closely linked to traditional views of managerial authority.

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Comparative analysis reveals contrasts in urban and rural Japanese workers' attitudes and social dynamics.

Evans et al. (1973) studied this question.

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