Filial emotions and filial values: changing patterns in the discourse of filiality in late Choson Korea
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Choson dynasty in their efforts to promote philosophy of patriarchal Confucianism actively propagated the values of family bonds and unity in ancient Korea. The Filial piety and values were praised in literature and other art forms. It prescribed primogeniture as a tool for proliferating the ideology. Subsequently, the Buddhist philosophy emphasized universal nexus more than familial bonds. Buddhism paved the way for change, and gave a new meaning to family relations.
Publication Name: Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0073-0548
Year: 1995
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Political representation and South Korean women
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Women's political representation in South Korea is examined in the context of their political participation as political elite, and the controversies and contradictory views surrounding women's underrepresentation. An analysis of the South Korean case is presented in order to investigated the merits or otherwise of such contradicting views.
Publication Name: The Journal of Asian Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0021-9118
Year: 1999
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Centering the King of Choson: Aspects of Korean Maritime Diplomacy, 1392-1592
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Issues are presented concerning the disadvantages of maritime diplomacy in Korea between 1392 and 1592 which was based on a sinocentric model of international relations. The relationship with Ryukyu and Japan is discussed.
Publication Name: The Journal of Asian Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0021-9118
Year: 2000
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