February 2009

Taibatsu: ‘Corporal Punishment’ in Japanese Socio-Cultural Context

This article grounds perceptions and perspectives of taibatsu  (‘corporal punishment’) in the Japanese socio-cultural context in order to better understand why and how it is used in schools and sports. By discussing how people define taibatsu and the various perspectives from which they decide… Read More »Taibatsu: ‘Corporal Punishment’ in Japanese Socio-Cultural Context