How do teachers who have chosen to settle down in one country manage the
difficulties of living and teaching English in that country? How do they develop
and sustain their careers, and what factors shape their identity? This book
answers these questions by investigating the personal and professional identity
development of ten Western women who teach English in various educational
contexts in Japan, all of whom have Japanese spouses. The book covers issues of
interracial relationships, expatriation, equality and employment practices as
well as the broader topics of gender and identity. The book also provides a
useful overview of English language teaching and learning in Japan.