Identity, Gender and Teaching English in Japan
2016
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How do teachers who have chosen to settle down in one country manage the difficulties of living and teaching English in that country? How do they develop and sustain their careers, and what factors shape their identity? This book answers these questions by investigating the personal and professional identity development of ten Western women who teach English in various educational contexts in Japan, all of whom have Japanese spouses. The book covers issues of interracial relationships, expatriation, equality and employment practices as well as the broader topics of gender and identity. The book also provides a useful overview of English language teaching and learning in Japan.
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Diane Nagatomo
Author · 2 books
Diane Hawley Nagatomo has been living and teaching in Japan since 1979. She is a retired professor from Ochanomizu University and holds a PhD in linguistics. She has authored numerous academic books, EFL textbooks, and one Japanese-English phrase book. Her debut novel, "The Butterfly Cafe" was released in July 2023 Diane's books are also on Goodreads under the name of Diane Hawley Nagatomo
