RHETORIC OF LOVE IN MODERN JAPAN: RECONSTRUCTING FEMALE SEXUALITY

人类性学家的争论由于其对科学的引入和它的公共性而产生了巨大的影响。人类性学家呼吁积极地理解性，并就这一问题进行广泛的公众讨论，而不是20世纪20年代以前的压抑和沉默的性。科学证明，有性欲望是健康和自然的。“爱”被认为是获得性知识和保持已婚夫妇之间和谐性关系的必要步骤。“爱”与“婚姻”、“性欲”联系在一起讨论，出现了浪漫的爱情思想。

Human sexologist arguments had great influence because of its introduction of science and its public character. Instead of the pre-1920 restrained and mute sexuality, the human sexologists called for positive understanding of sexuality and a wide public discussion on this matter. Scientifically, having sexual desire was proved to be healthy and natural. “Love” was regarded as a necessary step to acquire sexual knowledge and to keep a harmonious sexual relationship between a married couple. “Love” was discussed in association with “marriage” and “sexual desire,” and romantic love ideology appeared.