Madness in the Family: Women, Care, and Illness in Japan (Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University)
by H. Yumi Kim
In Madness in the Family, H. Yumi Kim investigates the vital yet often overlooked role of women in providing care for relatives with mental illness in Japan. Drawing from the Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, the book illuminates the complex interplay of gender, family obligations, and health in East Asian contexts, revealing the profound impacts on women's lives.
About This Book
Madness in the Family examines the role of women in caring for family members with illness in Japan, focusing on mental health challenges within the family context.
The book is part of the Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University, offering scholarly insights into East Asian cultural and social practices.
It explores how women navigate care responsibilities amid broader societal structures, emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives on family and illness.
Through this lens, the work addresses the emotional and practical dimensions of caregiving in Japanese society.
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