This course examines the transformation of Korean society beginning around the turn of the 20th century to contemporary times. In particular, it explores how shifting categories of masculinity, and by contrast, femininity have impacted upon, and in turn been influenced by social, cultural, and political change. Using multiple disciplinary lenses, we will critically examine how gender intersects with political, social, and economic developments starting with the Confucianization of Korean society during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) up to the contemporary moment of globalization and neoliberal reform. The class will draw on a variety of topics such as traditional views of women, religion, race, class, education, patriarchy, sexuality, imperialism, modernity, war, globalization, the diaspora, among others. Special attention will be placed on the historical, transnational and transdisciplinary connections.
Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea
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Yonsei University
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
1The Gendering of Modernity and Military Authoritarianism
Broad overview of Korean history and literature beginning in the Joseon period with a particular focus on a series of social and cultural transformations that would have profound impact on the gender relations starting with Confucianism.
4 videos (Total 25 minutos), 1 reading, 5 quizzes
4 videos
1.1 Joseon Dynasty and Confucianism5m
1.2 Novels in Colonial Period and the Emergence of the New Woman7m
1.3 The Korean Civil War and Female Employment in Post War South Korea7m
1 lectura
KOREAN WOMEN10m
4 ejercicios de práctica
Who was Kim Sooim?2m
What is a "V-line?"2m
Who was Shin Saimdang2m
Over A T-Shirt??2m
Semana
2The (Un)making of the Modern Family
Introduction to the strategically gendered division of role in making modern Korean families and contemporary changes in the perception of marriage and family in Korea.
3 videos (Total 25 minutos), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
3 videos
2.2 Changed Family Structure and Singletons8m
2.3 Globalization of Korean Family10m
1 lectura
The (Un)making of the Modern Family Readings10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
The (Un)making of the Modern Family Quiz12m
Semana
3Female Beauty / Male Beauty & Body Aesthetics
Examine a range of topics including cosmetic surgery to male circumcision and body lines to understand how female and male beauty standards and aesthetics have changed over the past two centuries.
3 videos (Total 18 minutos), 4 readings, 1 quiz
3 videos
3.2 Plastic Surgery Body Lines and Trends in Contemporary Korean Society7m
3.3 Neoliberalism and Stratified Korean Society5m
4 lecturas
Chinese textbook helps boys find masculine side amid ‘gender crisis’ caused by effeminate men in Japanese, Korean culture10m
Korea's First Plus-Size Model: Korea's Unrealistic Beauty Standard10m
From Metrosexual to Spornosexual – Two Decades of Male Deliciousness10m
Socioeconomic disparities intensifying: report10m
Semana
4Sexuality in Korea
Discuss the issues of sexualities in contemporary Korea, ranging from the relationship between family and sexuality, commodified sexuality, to the issues of sexual minorities.
3 videos (Total 26 minutos), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
3 videos
4.2 Commercialization of Sexuality9m
4.3 Sexual Minorities in Korea9m
1 lectura
Sexuality in Korea Readings10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Sexuality in Korea Quiz20m
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por CB•Feb 21st 2018
Excellent course. I strongly recommend it for anyone interested in Korean culture. I took it because I am writing about KPOP and sexuality but I learnt much more and am really glad I did it.
por JQ•May 28th 2017
Interesting course, especially to learn of Korea today in comparison to 50 years ago when I lived there about a year. Fascinating to see the changes socially. Thanks so much!
Instructores
Hyun Mee Kim
ProfessorDepartment of Cultural Anthropology
Yoo Theodore Jun
ProfessorCollege of Liberal Arts
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