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Ryoya Saegusa is a part-time lecturer at Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International University and a full-time teacher at Waseda University Honjo Senior High School. He holds a Master of Arts in Western History from Waseda University and is currently completing his doctoral program in the same field.
- Education: Master's Program in Western History (Waseda University, 2018), Doctoral Program in Western History (Waseda University, ongoing).
His research focuses on modern French history, particularly the licensed prostitution system and abolitionist movements. He has explored the debates around maison de rendez-vous in Paris and their connection to 19th-century social reformers like Yves Guyot and Josephine Butler.
Key trends in his publications include critical analysis of state-regulated prostitution, the evolution of feminist activism, and the intersection of public health, morality, and urban policy in France. His work often emphasizes the continuity between abolitionist movements and later socio-political reforms.
- Research Projects: Studies on Josephine Butler's Abolitionist Movement (2024), Studies on French maison de rendez-vous (2023).
Saegusa has presented at multiple conferences, including the Waseda University Historical Society and the Western Modern History Study Group, focusing on debates around licensed prostitution and the ideological clashes within abolitionist movements.