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Pushy Women

2001 / 23 minutes

Directed by: Caro MacDonald

Anthropologist

Country of production: United Kingdom

Series: Granada Center for Visual Anthropology Student Film

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The modern Japanese woman has the world at her feet: she can pursue any career, wear whatever she likes, and spend her leisure time however she likes – even playing sumo. This film follows five young wrestlers as they endure the hardships necessary to succeed in the unusual world of female sumo wrestling.

Language and subtitles: Japanese with English Subtitles

Region: Central Asia and Far East

Country: Japan

Keywords: Gender Role and Identity Sport

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