Nationalism and Feminism in Japan and in Turkey.
I-History and Description of the Project; Major Questions Explored.
II-Work Plan, Methodology, and Summer Schedule.
III-Bibliography/Bibliographical Resources.
IV-Advisor Endorsements.
I-History and Description of the Project; Major Questions Explored.
Since coming to Denison, I have had opportunities through my coursework to develop comparative interest in feminism and social movements. During my first year in Denison I took two courses in international studies. The introductory course, "the Making of the Modern World" with Dr. Pamela Scully highlighted ways of thinking about global processes. During the second semester, I had a chance to explore women's issues connection with transnational processes in International Studies 200 "Gender and Globalization" with Dr. Sita Ranchod-Nilsson. This course raised my interest in the issues of International Studies, and also in Women's Studies. Last semester, I took two more courses in Women's Studies in order to expand my knowledge about the issues of women, feminism, and society. All these courses have contributed to my interest in the project I want to pursue this summer, comparative study of nationalism and feminism in Japan and in Turkey. I hope that by understanding this comparison I can find out how ideologies of westernization and modernization, influenced these countries, and in particular the lives of Japanese and Turkish women. By understanding this comparative study I hope to develop a clear sense of the ways in which nationalist drives to modernize in Japan and Turkey created similar opportunities for women, but also how women's experiences differed in each case. I believe that these similarities and differences will help to explain the evolution of contemporary women's movements in each country.
I am a Turkish citizen and grew up in that country. Although I studied Turkish History, and nationalist movement of Mustapha Kemal, I have not had the opportunity to focus on women's issues (they were not emphasized in the history I studies at home).
Compare and contrast the concepts of civic and ethnic nationalism. ... Nationalism in Europe: 1789-1945. ... Ethnic nationalism usually refers to nationalism determined by descent. ... Nations and Nationalism. ... In fact, the concepts of civic and ethnic nationalism are often, when applied to Europe, referred to as "Western" and "Eastern" nationalism respectively. ...
Black Nationalism is the name given to revitalization movements among black Americans. ... (Third Way, 4) Perhaps one of the best-known examples of Black Nationalism is the Nation of Islam. ... (Black Nationalism, 1) Fard disappeared sometime in 1933 or 1934. ... One of the greatest musical forms to come from and be influenced by Black Nationalism is hip-hop (rap) music. It has fostered a profound nationalism in black youth. ...
Why has Nationalism Become Such a Powerful Force in the Modern World? ... This idea again places nationalism firmly in the modern era, but points to social changes such as print capitalism and the increase in literacy to explain the rise and maintenance of nationalism. ... In "Nations and Nationalism" Gellner attempts to answer the question of why nationalism is so pervasive in the modern world. ... In Gellner's view "it is nationalism which engenders nations... Nationalism exists, and has existed in many non-industrial states, and, furthermore, most nationalisms claim to be historic...
In describing this evolution, first, second, and third wave feminism are multidimensional terms that function to make the unique advancements, influences, and impacts of each time period digestible. ... First-wave feminism had the central motive of giving speech to the voiceless by obtaining women's right to vote with the Nineteenth Amendment. ... Also described as liberal feminism, the first wave worked within society's constraints to make small advances in integration over time. ... Third-wave feminism's parameters are unspecific: beginning in the 1990s and continuing throug...
Kim Chun Ja tells the story of her first few days on the job. It all begins for Ja when she and four other girls her age were pressured to volunteer for the Women's Patriotic Service Corps. ... To this day Sil and Ja believe they would have been better off if they had died during the war. ... Ja and Sil and the many others like them deserve some kind of retribution for the horrible lives that they lead during and after the war. It has taken the rise of feminism among Asian women for these battered and abused comfort women to come forward. ...
This is true about feminism, but I believe there is more to feminism than political, economical, and social equality. Feminism cannot be defined in just one sentence. ... There is no real explanatory definition of feminism because feminism cannot be explained in one sentence. Feminism is not one specific subject, but is many subjects and viewpoints put together. ... Feminism is a movement to win political, economic, and social equality for women. ...
The understanding of feminism goes way beyond the Western view; to understand feminism one must be able to acknowledge those who stand outside the Eurocentric view and look beyond it to bring both into the same perspective (485). ... Feminism itself is a movement that is capable of aiming for the equal rights for all women on the grounds of political, social and economic situations (485). ...
How can one dismiss this preconceived image and see where a woman fits in a truly Muslim society? I can only try to highlight the status of women in the actual teachings of Islam as opposed to the practices of many so-called Muslim countries and the misrepresentation of movies. Then, it would be up...
A) Nationalism was said to be ignored when: a) People were put under foreign rule. ... B) Pros: examples illustrating the overlooking of nationalism: 1) Belgium 2) Poland 3) Germany 4) Italy 5) Saxony 6) Norway (joined with Sweden) C) Justifications for overlooking nationalism in 1815: 1. ... It's too demanding (not practical) to require the drafters to accept or even to promote nationalism when one takes into consideration: a) their social origin and class interests b) Austrian position c) Nationalism was related to the French Rev and it had to be suppressed. 3 Hindranc...
