The Socially Responsible Feminist EFL Classroom

Reiko Yoshihara has given us a theoretically rich case study of feminist pedagogy in Japan from the perspectives of several Japanese and non-Japanese university teachers of English. Both the theoretical discussions and detailed portrayals of individual teachers' beliefs and practices help dismantle stereotypes and reveal the diversity and tensions inherent in a feminist pedagogy. The issues and examples apply well beyond Japan.

* Christine Pearson Casanave, Temple University, Japan Campus, Japan and Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, USA *
Reiko Yoshihara’s volume is an important contribution to the topic of feminist pedagogy, especially in TESOL/TEFL contexts. A comprehensive outline traces the course of feminist theory and how present-day feminist educators can help to promote a more gender-equal society. The narrative research methodology proved to be a particularly viable approach for highlighting the complex lives of the study’s participants. * Andrea Simon-Maeda, Nagoya Keizai University, Japan *
I am enthusiastic about and grateful for this outstanding contribution to the under-addressed topic of feminist EFL teaching. This is top-notch qualitative research. The participant teachers’ voices vividly reveal their experiences grappling with issues of gender and pedagogy. For anyone interested in gender and language teaching, this is a must-read. * Stephanie Vandrick, University of San Francisco, U