tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38578087.post3379893377510435920..comments2023-07-02T05:23:38.595-05:00Comments on Korean Historical Controversies: Wife Shopping SpreeKirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842044872387705911noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38578087.post-68631321304810139272007-03-03T20:12:00.000-05:002007-03-03T20:12:00.000-05:00I think weddings are a fascinating topic through w...I think weddings are a fascinating topic through which to view international societal trends. Sean is right, the article raises a number of humanitarian, socio-economic and cultural issues. I thought the article did a good job fleshing out the connection between women's roles and status and Korea's economic development in an international context. <BR/><BR/>Symbolically, I was intrigued by the front page picture with the two couples in western wedding attire. The western notion of a white wedding is so pervasive and has taken root all over the world - that, in this case, women in Vietnam dream of a white dress and a wedding created in Hollywood's image. <BR/><BR/>From more of a policy perspective, looking at the sharp increase in transnational marriage and given the high level of discrimination against non-Koreans in Korea, will social services and agencies emerge to provide for non-Korean women? will agencies emerge that to work towards raising awareness on issues of multiculturalism? will a communities of non-Korean wives emerge?Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255999951556608717noreply@blogger.com