essay

The activities of women in southern California Korean community organizations

korean women in transition : at home and abroad • Los Angeles, California • Published In 1987 • Pages: 275-299

By: Yu, Eui-Young.

Abstract
In this article Yu deals with the characteristics of Korean community organization as they relate to the status and role of women in the society. The essay also examines women's organizations and roles in overall community processes and attempts to reveal the level and nature of community involvement of Korean American women and the factors related to such involvement. The data for this study are derived mainly from interviews with selected female and male leaders in the Korean community of southern California. Additional information was obtained from documents and statistics published by various community organizations, including church bulletins (p. 276).
Subjects
Gender status
Sodalities
Pressure politics
Education system
Teachers
Students
culture
Korean Americans
HRAF PubDate
1997
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1995
Field Date
1983
Coverage Date
1900-1980s
Coverage Place
southern California, United States
Notes
Eui-Young Yu
LCCN
87018814
LCSH
Korean Americans