Practicing Feminism in South Korea The Women's Movement Against Sexual Violence |
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| Author:
| Jung, Kyungja |
| Series title: | ASAA Women in Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-134-58172-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $54.95USD $180.00USD $180.00 |
Book Description:
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This book examines feminist practice in Korea, focusing on and analyzing the experiences of the first Sexual Assault Centre in Korea. Based on extensive original research, including interviews with activists and extensive participant observation, it explores why feminist activists in South Korea have organized vigorous activities on sexual violence, what has been the impact of the movement, and what have been the strategies and challenges in achieving their objectives.
This book examines feminist practice in Korea, focusing on and analyzing the experiences of the first Sexual Assault Centre in Korea. Based on extensive original research, including interviews with activists and extensive participant observation, it explores why feminist activists in South Korea have organized vigorous activities on sexual violence, what has been the impact of the movement, and what have been the strategies and challenges in achieving their objectives.