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Onnagata: A Labyrinth of Gendering in Kabuki Theater

Maki Isaka

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Description:Kabuki is well known for its exaggerated acting, flamboyant costumes and makeup, and unnatural storylines. The " onnagata," usually male actors who perform the roles of women, have been an important aspect of kabuki since its beginnings in the 17th century. In a "labyrinth" of gendering, the practice of men playing women's roles has affected the manifestations of femininity in Japanese society. In this case study of how gender has been defined and redefined through the centuries, Maki Isaka examines how the "onnagata"'s theatrical gender "impersonation" has shaped the concept and mechanisms of femininity and gender construction in Japan. The implications of the study go well beyond disciplinary and geographic cloisters.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Onnagata: A Labyrinth of Gendering in Kabuki Theater. To get started finding Onnagata: A Labyrinth of Gendering in Kabuki Theater, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Kabuki is well known for its exaggerated acting, flamboyant costumes and makeup, and unnatural storylines. The " onnagata," usually male actors who perform the roles of women, have been an important aspect of kabuki since its beginnings in the 17th century. In a "labyrinth" of gendering, the practice of men playing women's roles has affected the manifestations of femininity in Japanese society. In this case study of how gender has been defined and redefined through the centuries, Maki Isaka examines how the "onnagata"'s theatrical gender "impersonation" has shaped the concept and mechanisms of femininity and gender construction in Japan. The implications of the study go well beyond disciplinary and geographic cloisters.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Onnagata: A Labyrinth of Gendering in Kabuki Theater. To get started finding Onnagata: A Labyrinth of Gendering in Kabuki Theater, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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