URCAD Sneak Peek: Ashley Kellogg

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 21:38:11 -0400

Come see Ashley's research project, "Women in Colonial Korea: The Overlooked History of Women’s Role in Korean Independence" (MLLI/Asian Studies) at URCAD Online, starting this Wednesday!

Abstract:

When prompted to think of women during Colonial Korea, the image of the so-called “comfort woman” dominates the conversation. While these victims must be remembered and honored, history must also acknowledge the women who participated in protest and disobedience against Japanese imperialism. This research is conducted with the goal to tell the stories of the women often overlooked in the history of Colonial Korea in terms of their contributions toward Korean independence. Further, this research aims to discuss the unique obstacles Korean culture and society would pose to women of the era in context. Examination of text archiving the lives of notable figures and translated memoirs alongside prior studies will set the foundation of this research and reveal the complex and varied lives of women during Colonial Era Korea. Most importantly, this research will reveal the impact women had progressing Korean independence often overlooked in favor of and perhaps despite their male counterparts.

Mentor: Kyung-Eun Yoon, MLLI

Come see Ashley's presentation and other undergraduate research and creative work, April 22-29th at URCAD.umbc.edu!