Episode of Series “Human Face of Japan”.
Japanese women these days face difficulties, especially in the professions as society emphasises the traditional role as the home-maker. Looks at a widow working as a cook’s assistant and a girl studying to be a pop star.
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Collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323566
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Japan - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social structure - Japan
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)