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This book is the second volume of the series A Global Gender History from the Perspective of “Person.” It compiles the research outcomes of the project funded by the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) program titled "Construction of Asia and Gender History and Development of 'Modern and Contemporary History' Teaching Materials" (Project Leader: Miho Mitsunari, Professor Emeritus of Nara Women's University and Professor at Otemon Gakuin University, 2020–2022).
 
The central theme of this series is to explore world history not from the perspective of nations or public domains but from the viewpoint of “person,” reevaluating it through a gender lens. Traditionally, history has been implicitly depicted as a narrative shaped primarily by men. Mitsunari, the project leader, argues that history that excludes women from the concept of “person” cannot be considered true history. The term “person” encompasses individuals with diverse attributes, including age, physical characteristics, gender identity, and sexual orientation. However, individuals have historically been assigned one of two genders and expected to fulfill specific roles designated by the authority or community. This series aims to untangle such histories, exposing the violence legitimized and contradictions embedded within these systems while illuminating the gender biases hidden in everyday life.
 
This volume seeks to uncover how gender has functioned within history to shape various societies. It focuses on themes such as "Households, Families, and Kinship" (Chapter 1), "Social Hierarchies" (Chapter 2), "Power and Political Systems" (Chapter 3), and "Labor, Education, and Culture" (Chapter 4). By revisiting the intimate relationships and living communities that people have woven together, it examines the idea that the structure of families defines societies. This approach raises questions "from family to society and then to the state."
 
The book explores how distinctions such as public versus private and gender segregation have contributed to constructing diverse social hierarchies. It also examines the historical contexts in which women were active participants or subjects in cultural and artistic realms.
 
A key feature of this volume is its structure, which facilitates cross-regional comparisons for each topic. For instance, comparing women's inheritance and property rights across regions reveals how gender influences each society. By juxtaposing the gender histories of Europe with those of Japan, China, India, and Islamic societies, this book also aims to relativize the "modernity" of Western civilization. A significant innovation is the extensive discussion of Islamic societies, which occupies a substantial portion of the text and represents a meaningful new contribution.
 
One of the highlights of this series is its integration with the website of the, accessible through QR codes included in each chapter. The website offers additional information, references, and a wealth of resources ranging from foundational knowledge of gender history to insights into world history. By starting with this series, readers can expand their interests in gender histories and deepen their explorations further.
 
This book, along with , and , is highly recommended for a broad audience.

 

(Written by ONO Hitomi, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology / 2025)