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This study examines how maternal education shapes nonmarital childbearing and family structure among Asian Americans compared with non-Hispanic Whites. We also assess within-group variation by Asian e...

The Second Demographic Transition (SDT) has been a key theoretical framework for declining fertility and family changes, often marked by the decoupling of marriage and childbearing. While East Asia...

In this study, we propose and evaluate a new framework for understanding “lowest-low” fertility in East Asia, emphasizing the link between the desire for children and marriage. Recognizing that delay....

Japan and South Korea experienced a rapid decline in total fertility rates (TFR) until the early 2000s; however, over the past two decades, the two countries have exhibited markedly different trend...

In Japan, the gender gap in attendance at 4-year universities is narrowing, yet significantly fewer women apply to selective colleges. A growing body of literature suggests that gendered expectations ...

A researcher investigates the reasons behind low numbers of women at elite Japanese universities, and looks at the high-stakes national entrance exam as a possible culprit.

Despite the strong relationship between marriage and childbearing in Asian societies, policies addressing “lowest-low” fertility have often prioritized parity progression within married couples whi...

Many ASA Sections offer awards to recognize achievement in their respective areas of academic interest.  Following are the most recent calls for nominations

With support from the Japan Foundation, the Program on U.S.-Japan Relations invites applications for the postdoctoral fellowship which includes a teaching component. One fellow will be appointed for t...

The Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS) at WASEDA University is conducting a search for the following full-time academic faculty...

Regular Sessions are sessions that are planned around a general topic/area of study and therefore do not issue individual calls. Regular sessions are open to

Fumiya Uchikoshi, PhD, Academy Scholar, Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University, presents “Revisiting the relationship betw...