Sun Goddess More Approachable Than Geisha Girls
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Title
Sun Goddess More Approachable Than Geisha Girls
Description
Montreal, Quebec
Part two of a six part co-series with cartoonist Ed McNally about his three week stay in Japan. Desbarats draws a contrast between temples in Japan and churches in Canada. They are much more informal than churches. He also contrasts the status of women in Japan. The level of respect accorded to women in Japan is lower than in Canada. Although women complain, infidelity is an acceptable, for men, within Japanese marraiges.The place of women in marriage is initially lowly (second to mother-in law) then increases, especially is she has sons. Geishas are the most respected women in Japanese society.
Part two of a six part co-series with cartoonist Ed McNally about his three week stay in Japan. Desbarats draws a contrast between temples in Japan and churches in Canada. They are much more informal than churches. He also contrasts the status of women in Japan. The level of respect accorded to women in Japan is lower than in Canada. Although women complain, infidelity is an acceptable, for men, within Japanese marraiges.The place of women in marriage is initially lowly (second to mother-in law) then increases, especially is she has sons. Geishas are the most respected women in Japanese society.
Creator
Peter Desbarats
Publisher
The Montreal Star
Date
Tuesday, April 7, 1964
Format
2 pages with folds
Language
English
Identifier
21_1964_dc_au
Collection
Citation
Peter Desbarats, “Sun Goddess More Approachable Than Geisha Girls,” Special Collections, accessed December 26, 2024, https://archive.fims.uwo.ca/specialcollections/items/show/191.