Korean Paekjong Under Japanese Rule

The Quest for Equality and Human Rights

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

Av Joong-Seop Kim

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Traditional Korean society was characterized by a rigid hierarchy. The minority Paekjong were the lowest group of the lowest rank of the shinbun class system, and were treated as outcasts throughout the Choson period (1392-1910). This book deals with their historical and social background, and their struggle for human rights and equality in colonial Korea through the activities of the Hyongpyongsa (Association for an Equitable Society), active from c.1923 to 1935. The Hyongpyongsa was the longest-lasting social movement during the colonial period, and its activities provoked confrontations with fellow Koreans as well as with the Japanese colonial powers. Through analysis of the social environment as well as their actions, this study reveals the complexity of early twentieth century Korea's drive towards modernization.

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Utgivningsdatum2015-06-09
Mått152 x 229 x 12 mm
Vikt317 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781138863460

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1. Introduction Part I. The Historical and Social Backgrounds 2. The Paekjong : Background and Historical Profile 3. Origins of the Hyonp'yong Movement Part II. The Hyongp'yong Movement: 1923-1935 4. The Birth of the Hyonhp'yong Movement 5. The Internal Dynamics: 1924-1925 6. The External Trials: 1923-1925 7. Expansion and Stagnation: 1925-1930 8. Ideological Tensions and Decline: 1930-1935 9. Conclusion and Addenda

'Professor Kim ... must be congratulated for his efforts to trace the history of the paekchong from their 'origins' through Koryo to Choson.' - Journal of School of Oriental and African Studies'The book is a useful and welcome addition to the growing number of studies on social movements during the Japanese colonial period.' - Journal of School of Oriental and African Studies'Kim presents an instructive history of the paekjong and the internal operations of the Hyongp'yongsa movement while enhancing our understanding of the diverse Korean society that endured Japanese colonial rule.' - Journal of Asian Studies