Mothers Against War: Gender, Motherhood, and Peace Activism in Cold War Japan

Sabine Frühstück

doi:10.1080/0030851x.2026.2649680

March 31, 2026Pacific Affairs

Mothers Against War: Gender, Motherhood, and Peace Activism in Cold War Japan

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The aim is to examine the intersection of gender, motherhood, and peace activism in Cold War Japan.
Literary analysis of Akiko Takenaka's work on peace activism
Exploration of historical context and socio-political dynamics
Examination of the role of mothers in activism
Highlights the significant role mothers played in peace activism during the Cold War
Reveals how gender influenced socio-political movements in Japan
Demonstrates the lasting impact of these movements on contemporary peace efforts

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Analytical exploration of gender roles and activism during Cold War Japan, highlighting significant contributions.

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When I first picked up Akiko Takenaka’s Mothers Against War: Gender, Motherhood, and Peace Activism in Cold War Japan, I immediately thought of two influential intellectuals of the twentieth centur...

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