Abstract
Of all the sub-fields of sociological inquiry in Japan, the study of the family has a long and distinguished history. We know there are numerous excellent empirical and theoretical works, the family having occupied a central position in sociology in Japan.It is also true, however, that, as a result of the centrality of this field, there have been few attempts as sociological reflection on family sociology, such as “What is family sociology?”, “Where does it stand?” and “Where is it going?”This short essay attempts to emphasize the importance of critical reflection on family sociology for the future development of this field. There is little doubt that the symposium “Social stratification and family” provides an important opportunity for considering the nature of family sociology.
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