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Commodified Intimacy & Gendered Governance in Contemporary Japan

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Monday, March 17, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Price: Free

Program in Gender
& Sexuality Studies

Corwin Hall
Princeton, NJ 08540

Organizer:
Program in Gender
& Sexuality Studies

Event Description

Discover how dating economies shape social membership, personal desires, and governance.

This discussion explores how dating apps and matchmaking services in Japan influence gender roles, economic systems, and state policies.

Drawing on over two years of research, this study examines the marriage-hunting industry and its impact on intimate relationships.

Learn how markets, states, and personal connections intertwine to reinforce or challenge social inequalities.

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