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The study of men provides insights into the “dependent masculinity” and issue of hierarchy which reside in the conception of “men.” From this vantage point, this article highlights the “dependent masculinity” in Yoshiyuki Junnosuke’s literary works and provides a new perspective on his writing. In particular, this article focuses on the father-son relationship, which has been considered and discussed as a major theme in his works. Previous research shows a tendency to characterize his works as “paternal” and to offer Oedipal complex interpretations. As a result, “surpassing Father” and “attempting to surpass Father” have been consolidated as staple themes of the father-son relationship in his works. However, the relationships between father and son he portrays do not necessarily fit into the framework of the Oedipal complex. On the other hand, the attempt of male-centric arguments which seek to wrap up his works into the framework of “paternal” seems doubtful. By examining Yoshiyuki’s overlooked literary works about weak sons, this essay aims to identify the violence of the father and the dependency of sons and to propose a rereading of the father-son relationship. Specifically, the analysis is centered on two of his short stories, namely “Natsu no kyūka” (“Summer Vacation,” 1955) and “Tsuyu no koro” (“Rainy Season,” 1956), which illustrate strained father-son relationships.

論文, This paper aims to explore a methodology used to understand masculinities in the field of men’s studies. In the context of men’s studies, Connell’s idea of “hegemonic masculinity” is used predominantly throughout the field as a category of masculinity. Hegemonic masculinity is a category of masculinity which refers to male domination over women. A specific masculinity in Japanese post war society , the “salary-man”, is discussed and interpreted as hegemonic masculinity by the author. This paper reviews the notion of hegemonic masculinity, and examines the operationalization of hegemonic masculinity and its relation to the “salary-man.” Moreover, effectiveness and limitations related to combining the concepts of hegemonic masculinity and the “salary-man” are examined. To overcome the conceptual limitations of hegemonic masculinity conclusively, the author suggests employing Messerschmidt’s idea of “dominant masculinity”. The idea of dominant masculinity focuses on the fluid social process in which men express masculinities and construct male domination, especially in micro social interaction. Combining dominant masculinity and hegemonic masculinity, could be effective in understanding how some types of masculinity relate to hegemony in society. Additionally, as an alternative to the approach of hegemonic masculinity, which intends to understand masculinities from the perspective of hegemony and power, the author emphasizes the importance of recognizing the classification of masculine traits which encompass weakness, powerlessness and vulnerability in the current definition of “masculinity” across the field of men’s studies.

Using men's studies,this paper will examine the images and reception of"Johnny's"in "myojo" magazine(Shuueisha).At the same time,it willdeepen the understnading of its conception through interviews with theeditor.Magazines from November 2002-October 2012,including thefront cover,reader's page and colored photographs,will be analyzed.Theresearcn focuses on finding a connection between Johnny's and thereaders,and how the relationships between Johnny's stars are depicted.Especially regarding the latter point,this essay argues that there is a connecion to the theories of Eve Sedgewick on"homosocial,homophobia,and misogyny"(1985-2001). The above leads to the conclusion that,in Myojo,Johnny's arerepresented as tne readers'love interests,so the magazine functions asthe site of a pseudo-romance between the readers and the entertainers.In addition,it seems clear that this is the editor's purpose.In themagazine,while excluding women and emphasizing the bond betweenJohnny's members,homosociality is highlighted,and further,assosiatedwith homosexuality in both discourse and symbolism.Conversely,Johnny's express their manliness through their rivalries and their highlevel of athletic ability,which constitutes an opposing image to that ofhomosexuality.In conclusion,although the magazine depictshomosocial relationships between Johnny"s members without homophobia,there is no connection to Sedgewick's theories because these relationshipsare created by a female perspective,are about aheterosexual love imagined by the editors,and occur in the limited spaceof"readers will outgrow the material sooner or later."