Takeo Doi, 'The anatomy of dependence'

Takeo Doi develops an explanation of Japanese behaviour based on the idea of amae. This week, write a paragraph on your reading of Doi and the idea of amae. Reflect on your own experience and write a paragraph on one of the followin:
(1) define amae as you understand it. Use an example from your own life.
(2) consider the importance of amae. Does it explain Japanese behaviour?
(3) consider that Toi's ideas about amae began during the 1950s and the 'The anatomy of dependence' was first published in the 1960s. How relevant are the ideas to your generation. Has Japanese behaviour changed since the 1960s. If so, why and how?

Write one paragraph. Use a pattern of organisation. Quote from the handout, other sources and feel free to discuss examples from your own experience.

Remember: brainstorm, plan, write.