Salaryman masculinity

"Drawing on thirty nine life-histories of three generations of sararīman (salaryman) each working, or having worked, for large companies, this book is an in-depth study of Japanese salaryman masculinity, that is, the 'hegemonic masculinity' in Japan. Through Japanese salarymen's own accounts of themselves, the author investigates the construction of their masculinity throughout their lives; childhood, adolescence, young adult experiences, as well as work and family life."--Back cover.