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Korean and Japanese Female Students, 2004.
Examination of cultural differences and their affect on women?s roles for Korean and Japanese female students
2,685 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This study examines the extent to which females' roles are influenced by their cultural background. It focuses on close examination of how Korean and Japanese cultural influences affect a woman?s career aspirations and expectations for success in society. The first section consists of an observational review of the literature available regarding female roles in Japan and Korea, and an analysis of the two cultures is provided. The second half of the study entails a field study of American students with Korean and Japanese cultural backgrounds in an attempt to ascertain to what extent female student roles are influenced by the models of their parents, the majority of whom were raised in Japan or Korea. First-generation students/families are examined to assess the most accurate information.
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"In a study conducted by Song (2001) women?s career aspirations were examined among 482 Korean college women in South Korea. The study showed that a formal education perpetuating gender inequality exists among many of the students, thus many students based on educational experience only would not be able to envision themselves in a career. Rather the inter-relationships and external factors such as peer influences and internal factors such as maternal influences and the mother-daughter relationship were examined to uncover to what extent a woman?s self perception and career orientation were influenced. The study acknowledged that a woman?s choice of roles and career aspirations were tied to developmental history and the pressures of the social climate (Song, 2001:1)."
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Cultural Comparison of Korean and Japanese Buddhism, 2002.
This paper analyzes the two seemingly closely related schools of Buddhism which exist in the very different cultures of Korea and Japan.
1,548 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The writer argues that there are very distinct similarities and differences in the histories, philosophies and beliefs that shape Korean and Japanese Buddhism, both in their homelands and in the United States. The paper compares and contrasts issues such as dress, temples, daily schedule of prayers and doctrine. Finally, the writer concludes that both Korean and Japanese Buddhism are part of the collective human experience, and as such each may be viewed historically, culturally and even doctrinally.
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"It became clear that Korean Buddhists rely very heavily on the interaction of their ancestors as motivating phenomena. The weight of the burden passed on by every ancestor accumulates, resulting in an increasingly heavy karmic load for each subsequent descendant. In traditional, or Japanese and Chinese, Buddhism, the burden follows the individual (or in a worst case scenario, one of great sin or wrongdoing, follows the immediate family). However, in Korean Buddhism the weight of all things left unresolved follows all of the members of the family until it is settles. This holistic approach is so incredibly thorough that Korean Buddhists alive today are still carrying the unfinished cosmic burden of ancestors from a thousand years ago. (Buswell, 131-3)"
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Chinese, Korean and Japanese Military and Politics, 1992.
A look at the reasons for the lack of military involvement in Japanese politics, compared to China and Korea.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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"This study will examine the reasons why the Chinese and Korean military play a role in domestic politics, while the Japanese military does not play such a role. The study will focus on the post-World War II era, and will consider the basic models for the governments of the three nations of China (Leninist), Japan (liberal-democratic) and South Korea (authoritarian-democratic).
The primary reason that the military of Japan plays no role in the domestic politics of that country is that the military of the country plays little role at all, in any aspect of the policies of the nation, domestic or foreign. One of the penalties imposed upon Japan after its defeat in World War II was a dismantling of its military, and this imposition has continued to this date. While the military has been re-built to a minor..."
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Japanese Culture and Korean Women, 1999.
Examines cultural beliefs of the Japanese and how they shaped the Japanese use of Korean women as sexual objects in the 20th Century.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 39.95
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In the United States, people tend to think of race as the primary factor in discordant human relations. In particular, the divide between black and white Americans is seen as a central one, with historical antecedent and difficult prospects for the future. In other regions of the world, however, ethnicity, religion, and tribal background are equally divisive factors.
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"The Comfort Woman
Introduction:
In the United States, people tend to think of race as the primary factor in discordant human relations. In particular, the divide between black and white Americans is seen as a central one, with historical antecedent and difficult prospects for the future. In other regions of the world, however, ethnicity, religion, and tribal background are equally divisive factors.
In thinking about Japan and Korea, and the development of the comfort woman concept, ethnicity is an important factor. Although gender is the most salient factor, ethnicity also probably plays a role in the horrific nature of the Japanese enslavement of the Korean women."
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Japanese Cuisine: Japanese Culture and What They Eat, 2000.
A look at the exotic world of Japanese cuisine, including its health benefits and the importance that Japanese place on the presentation of a meal.
2,136 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 66.95
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"Within the Japanese cuisine, there contains many strange meals but there are myriads of delights that would make anybody?s tastes buds melt. Coming from a Japanese decent I have tried many of these tasty meals, but I would not take it too an extreme to say that I drink ?snakes blood for longevity?(Steinberg 6). Japanese meals are actually considered very healthy and low fat considered to the traditional American, southern fried chicken. Japanese food is served in little portions and displayed in a very exciting way to liven up every aspect of each savory bite. To liven up these dishes we often cut vegetables or fruits into tiny designs or animals, or organize each piece of meat and each small vegetable in a way that flatters the plate. Cutting and Slicing, mostly vegetables into meticulous designs, makes a dish its own work of art. "
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This study will consider a number of elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in Karel van Wolferen's "The Enigma of Japanese Power"., 1991.
This study discusses the elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in This study will consider a number of elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in Karel van
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"This study will consider a number of elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in Karel van Wolferen's "The Enigma of Japanese Power".
The basis of much of the power and order of Japan in the world in the late years of the 20th century is what van Wolferen calls the "submissive" nature of that society. As the author notes, "The post-war aims of the Japanese System have been entrusted mainly to the economic organizations. The System is preoccupied with industrial and commercial pursuits.. " And industrial and commercial pursuits are successful because of submissive and obedient workers, who are modeled on the "salaryman" model.
As the author writes, " . . . The term 'salaryman' connotes much more than 'office clerk' or 'white-collar worker'; it stands ... "
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The Korean War and the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, 2005.
This paper discusses the forgotten war, the Korean War, and describes the Korean War Veterans' Memorial.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that, although statistically the Korean War took more lives than the Vietnam War, the Korean War has been branded as America's "Forgotten War" because it was over-shined by two "greater" wars, the Second World War and the Vietnam War, which dragged on for more than a decade. The author points out that the Korean War is important because it (1) started the end of the communist expansion in the world, (2) laid the ground for the entry of democracy in the states in Eastern Europe and Russia and (3) began the American foreign policy of military intervention to gain or maintain security, freedom and democracy in the world resulting in a number of military conflicts which continues today. The paper describes in detail the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial directly across the reflecting pool from the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington, D.C., which was dedicated in 1995 by Bill Clinton and Kim Young Sam, then presidents of the U.S. and South Korea.
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"The symbolisms in the memorial are brilliant pictures of a war that will never be forgotten. For as long as the memorial continues to exist, the memories of a war, which advanced freedom at the cost of the lives of millions of people, will eternally be thought of and etched in the minds of guests. Moreover, this memorial also serves as a reminder that freedom, though sweet and liberating, must never be taken for granted and must certainly be forever guarded, secured and remain dear in our hearts. It must also be remembered that there are still countries in the world that do not enjoy the rights given by a true democracy. The pursuit for the expansion of democracy must certainly not be abandoned. Still, millions of people are yearning for a free, equal state where social, economic and political justice stands and endures."
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Korean Shamanism and Korean Jongmyo Jerye, 2006.
An overview of Korean shamanistic rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jeryo.
918 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper presents a comparison of Korean shamanism rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jerye. The paper explains that the main differences between the two have to do with the (1) spirits the ritual is addressing and (2) the actual purpose for performing the ritual.
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"Korean shamanistic rituals revolve around the central figure of the ritual, namely the shaman. A shaman, focal point of our discussion, can be defined as "a person who mediates the relation between the natural world and an animated supernatural world (spirits) for the purpose of gaining some control over or knowledge of natural events" . The presence of a person that connected the mortals and their world to supernatural spirits can be seen present in almost all ancient civilizations. Whether called a priest, a shaman or an oracle, the functions they performed were somewhat similar and were requested by the necessity of the primitive peoples to feel protected and in a relationship with the supernatural."
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Japanese Use of Coercion to Maintain Power, 2004.
This paper discusses the use of coercion by the Japanese in the course of Japanese imperialism in the 19th and 20th centuries in Asia.
1,983 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This essay is a discussion of how great a role coercion played in the enforcement of Japanese imperialism in Asia. The paper focuses on the Japanese occupation of Korea, while also alluding to other areas that the Japanese controlled. Various examples of coercion are presented and discussed at length.
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"In the course of Japanese imperialism, the Japanese used coercion extensively to maintain their rule, but also employed some other methods at times. Their coercive policies were often harsh and brutal, with the Japanese authorities refusing to relent until their goals had been reached. In certain instances, however, they allowed their subjects to have some level of choice in matters like education and employment. In response to the Korean Independence Movement that developed after World War I, for example, the Japanese appeared to ?return to the Koreans a modicum of personal choice? and allowed them to publish their own newspapers, create their own schools, and to be employed in the government (Kang, 15). Such concessions certainly existed outside the realm of coercive policies, even though they were somewhat cosmetic in nature. The people were still often subjected to the same horrid treatment and the same unreasonable regulations that they had become familiar with from the coercive rule of the Japanese, but there were glimpses of light that shone through the dark cloud of Japanese rule."
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A Study on Japanese Women and Breast Cancer, 2007.
An extensive study on the causes of cancer in Japanese and Japanese-American women.
3,447 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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This paper documents a study that has been conducted for the purpose of understanding why the rates of breast cancer differ between Japanese women living in the United States compared to those living in Japan. The examination of risk factors associated with the rapid fluctuation of breast cancer incidence rates in Japanese women in the United States and those in Japan may help to explain differences. The paper offers methodology, data collection and analysis. It also gives a clear conclusion of the findings of the research and recommendations for further research on this topic.
Table of Contents:
Purpose of the study
Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Limitations
Data Collection and Analysis
Quantative Analysis
Summary of Findings
Conclusion
Findings
Recommendations of the Study
Bibliography
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"Meta-analysis begins with estimation of the success rates of treatment and control arms of multiple separate trials through use of a separate 2 X 2 table for each trial. At the point in time that the researcher is convinced that the trials are "sufficiently uniform in design and methods that pooling their results makes clinical sense, a statistical test for homogeneity is used to help decide whether pooling results makes statistical sense." (Gilbert, 2005) After having made the decision that the "studies are sufficiently homogeneous to be combinable, the effect measure has been chosen, and a fixed- or random-effects technique is adopted, the calculations required to perform a meta-analysis are quite simple, usually through use of statistical software."
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Construction of Self: The Identity of Modern Japanese-Canadians, 2003.
Explores the identity of Canadians of Japanese origin living in modern Canada.
20,665 words (approx. 82.7 pages), 133 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The study takes a broad exploratory approach to studying issues of identity in the Japanese community in Canada. Chapter I traces the historical settlement of Japanese-Canadians in Canada with reference to how Canada?s changing attitudes on dealing with immigrants has affected the way in which Japanese-Canadians perceive themselves. Chapter II researches the relationship between language and identity. Chapter III looks at two types of modern day Japanese in Canada. First, a young student studying at MIT is used as a real life case study. Second, various fictional depictions of Japanese-Canadians are used to delve deeper into issues of Japanese identity. The subject matter has not yet been specifically covered in detail by academia (although it has rather more so by fictional writing). Available sources are analyzed closely to try to uncover trends in identity. Sources used vary from academic works (both Japanese and Canadian) on history, sociology, politics, linguistics and psychology; through to personal journal entries and fictional works concerning Japanese identity written by Japanese-Canadian authors.
Introduction
The History Of Japanese-Canadians & Canadian Immigration Policy 1877-2003
The Relationship Between Language And The Formation Of Ethnic Identity
The Real And Illusory Modern Japanese-Canadian
Conclusion
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"Thus, using Bourdieu?s analysis, it is theoretically possible to apply it to the situation of Japanese-Canadians to try to delve deeper into their ethnic self-identity and individual make-up. However, there are various flaws when trying to apply Bourdieu?s work. First, Bourdieu interviewed his participants in some depth for his study in order to get a detailed profile of each. This variety of data about Japanese-Canadians is not currently available for this thesis and would need to be obtained first-hand (see ?Recommendations? in Conclusion). Second, and more importantly, it is not possible to apply the same analysis intended for a Western, European nation such as France to a complex, Oriental nation such as Japan that prides itself on its ?unique? ethnic identity and 90% middle-class (which, if true, renders analysis using economic capital as a variable useless anyhow)."
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General Motors Entry into Japanese Automobile Market, 2001.
Examines economic context & background for G.M. to market its Saturn into a key foreign market. Saturn's success in Japanese marketplace. Japanese consumer loyalty.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 13 sources, $ 31.95
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"his research examines the entry of an American automobile company, General Motors' Saturn, into Japan. The plan of the research will be to set forth the economic context and background for Saturn's entry into a key foreign market and then to cite factors of that entry that may help forecast future lines of market development for the brand there.
The economically depressed situation of the major American automobile manufacturers in the mid-1980s owed much to the strength of competition from Japanese automobile manufacturers. By 1985 American auto manufacturing plants had an antique quality about them, being plagued by assembly line labor disputes and compared unfavorably to the robotics-driven assembly lines of Japanese automobile makers. By 1985, foreign auto-makers controlled approximately 30 per cent of the American car ..."
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Japanese Management, 1996.
Critical comparison of 1973 & 1983 books on British & Japanese management philosophies & practices. "British Factory-Japanese Factory" by Robert Dore & "Under Japanese Management" by M. White & M. Trevor.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 2 sources, $ 95.95
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"Much has been written during the 1980s about Japanese management and how the techniques employed by the Japanese have ramifications and applications to management throughout the world. Just-in-time (JIT) inventory management and Total Quality Management (TQM) have both gained popularity in the United States and United Kingdom, as well as other regions, and their roots can be traced to Japan. However, management analysts have been interested in Japanese management techniques for a number of years prior to the recent wave of attention focused on Japanese management, and some researchers were conducting studies on factories in Japan and comparing their management styles to factories in the United Kingdom. This research examines two such works, written ten years apart, which studied Japanese factories and used the findings to..."
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Japanese Culture, 1996.
Compares insights into Japanese culture, value systems, roles of Japanese & Amer. women, ethnocentrism, ethics, modernization. "The Chrysanthemum & The Sword" ( Ruth Benedict ) & "The Japanese Mind" (Robert C Christopher )
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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"This research paper summarizes the insights into the roots of Japanese culture, its value systems and its outward manifestations which are contained in Ruth Benedict's The Chrysanthemum and the Sword and Robert C. Christopher's The Japanese Mind. It also compares and contrasts the roles and patterns of conduct of Japanese women, as depicted in these books, and of American women. Both authors provide an in depth explanation of the unique features of Japanese culture and its seeming contradictions. As a cultural anthropologist, Benedict searches for cultural patterns which have evolved over Japan's long history. She is at her best in probing the inner workings of Japanese society. As a journalist, Christopher uses history to buttress his observations of contemporary Japanese life, including the post-..."
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Japanese Art and Nature, 2002.
An overview of the connection between Japanese art and nature with a review of some Japanese works of art.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the intimate connection that exists between Japanese art and nature. The author discusses the intimacy so many Japanese feel with nature, explains why artistic scenes of the natural world have been a dominant theme of Japanese artists, and analyzes why the Japanese have always had felt a need to express the intimacy they sense between humanity and nature. He also briefly describes some of the works of notable Japanese artists such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Shiki Sansuizu, and Toyo Sesshu.
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