Abstract
This thesis explores the impact of comfort women activism on collective memory and Japan-South Korea relations. It provides a historical context to understand the moral, legal, and political challenges inherent in the comfort women issue. The thesis emphasizes the role of shared memory in shaping perceptions and interpretations of this topic. The literature review critically engages with diverse perspectives, including the historical origins of the comfort women system and conceptual frameworks such as shared memory theory and trauma studies. Methodologically, the thesis adopts a qualitative analysis approach, drawing from survivor testimonies and navigating ethical considerations in researching sensitive topics. The research traces historical catalysts and the formation of international networks by exploring the emergence of comfort women activism in the 1990s. It sheds light on the pivotal role of survivor testimonies in shaping memory construction and public discourse. Finally, the thesis examines political and diplomatic responses to comfort women's activism, highlighting challenges in memory construction.
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department
History & Legal Studies
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Erik Heinrichs
Second Advisor/Mentor
Ai Wang
Location
Ballroom - Kryzsko Commons
Start Date
4-18-2024 10:00 AM
End Date
4-18-2024 11:00 AM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Session
1b=10am-11am
Poster Number
22
Activism and Historical Narratives in the Construction of a Shared Memory of Comfort Women's Trauma
Ballroom - Kryzsko Commons
This thesis explores the impact of comfort women activism on collective memory and Japan-South Korea relations. It provides a historical context to understand the moral, legal, and political challenges inherent in the comfort women issue. The thesis emphasizes the role of shared memory in shaping perceptions and interpretations of this topic. The literature review critically engages with diverse perspectives, including the historical origins of the comfort women system and conceptual frameworks such as shared memory theory and trauma studies. Methodologically, the thesis adopts a qualitative analysis approach, drawing from survivor testimonies and navigating ethical considerations in researching sensitive topics. The research traces historical catalysts and the formation of international networks by exploring the emergence of comfort women activism in the 1990s. It sheds light on the pivotal role of survivor testimonies in shaping memory construction and public discourse. Finally, the thesis examines political and diplomatic responses to comfort women's activism, highlighting challenges in memory construction.
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