Extra-curricular Diversions

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents iii
3. List of Figures v
4. Acknowledgements viii
5. Introduction
6. Definitions 1
7. Over-representation? 4
8. Hierarchies and Heterotopias 6
9. Power Metaphors 8
10. Why Japan? 10
11. Structure 13
12. 1. The Division of Disciplinary Spaces
13. Introduction 16
14. The Classroom 18
15. The Hallway 20
16. The Rooftop 25
17. The Window 31
18. The Gymnasium 35
19. The Toilets 36
20. Conclusion 41
21. 2. Beyond the Classroom
22. Transport 43
23. Walking 48
24. Cycling 50
25. Home 53
26. Bedroom 54
27. Conclusion 57
28. 3. Iconography of the School Uniform
29. Introduction 58
30. Uniforms and Identity 59
31. Colour and Design 63
32. Delinquency 70
33. Cultural Difference and Identity 75
34. Conclusion 79
35. 4. Marking a Distinct Society
36. Holistic Society 80
37. Extra-curricular Diversions 84
38. Family 89
39. Beyond the Norm 95
40. Conclusion 98
41. 5. Playing to the Audience
42. Introduction 100
43. Nostalgia 101
44. Seasonal Imagery 107
45. Manga and Anime Connections 112
46. Star Power 117
47. Conclusion 122
48. 6. Exploring Taboos
49. Shame, Ridicule and Embarrassment 123
50. Adolescent Awkwardness 130
51. ‘Real’ High School Violence 136
52. Bullying 144
53. Conclusion 151
54. 7. Romance and Sexuality
55. Heteronormative Sexuality 152
56. Forbidden Love 160
57. Same-sex Love 168
58. Kissing 176
59. Communications 178
60. Conclusion 181
61. Conclusion 182
62. Films Cited 187
63. References 193
64. Index 197