序論 : 理論を創る (<特集>理論を創る)

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In this special issue we consider how to develop original theories in the Japanese sociology of education and attempt to construct theories based on the Japanese experience. Instead of entering into a discussion on the abstract methodology of theory construction, we have chosen two main topics: topics on the Japanese mode of educational and social selection, and on what is called "futoko" (school attendance refusal) problem. We have gained the strong impression that sociological theorizing was too much given to generalization on the basis of limited experience in Western coutries. Although we resist treating Japan as too special a case, we believe it is important to attempt to construct theories on the basis of the Japanese experience. No important educational practices and attitudes found elsewhere in the world are entirely unknown to the Japanese. Conversely, in other countries one can recognize habits and institution corresponding with those in Japan. But to describe the Japanese experience more often than not requires the additions of phrases such as 'much more so' or 'much less so'. There is a point at which differences in degree and in combination of elements add up to a difference in kind.
日本教育社会学会の論文
1991-10-20