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Routledge - They Are Not Machines: Korean Women Workers Book

Name: Routledge - They Are Not Machines: Korean Women Workers Book
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Explore the history of labor movements in South Korea with this profound study of the 1960s and 1970s. As the nation underwent rapid industrialization and development, the tension between the drive for modernization and the demand for democracy became a defining struggle. This book examines the harsh and inhumane conditions faced by the labor force, which consisted mainly of women and young girls during the rise of the Asian tiger economies. Written from a unique perspective, the author provides a firsthand look at life within the industrial landscape. This work offers a deep look into the fight for democratic trade unionism and the human cost of economic growth. It is an essential read for those studying the social and political history of East Asia, labor rights, and the experiences of women in developing nations. Through this narrative, the struggle for dignity and rights in the face of oppressive industrial systems is brought to life.

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Examines the rapid industrialization and economic development of South Korea during the 1960s and 1970s.

Provides a detailed look at the oppressive labor conditions faced by women and young girls in the workforce.

Explores the growing tension between the desire for democracy and the requirements of modernization.

Offers a personal perspective from an author who lived through these historical industrial conditions.

Focuses on the historical fight for democratic trade unionism within the Asian tiger nations.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0754635457
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 10 September 2003
Listed Since: 09 December 2006

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