Publisher: Ewha Womans University Press
Hardcover | 320 pages
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About This Book
The Ewha Womans University Press has published an English edition of
"Women in Korean History," written by Dr. Lee Bae-yong, a renowned
history professor and current president of the university. The book
reviews the lives of Korean women from ancient times to the 20th century
through in-depth analysis of various customs and institutions related to
women as well as brief biographies of women in many fields who
distinguished themselves.
The history of women has largely been ignored in the official history of
the Korean nation and often distorted under the predominant
male-centered patriarchal viewpoints. This book brings to light the
significant contributions and achievements of Korean women, which have
been hidden or underestimated. From a broad humanitarian perspective,
the author looks back on the dynamic and glorious paths trodden by
Korean women overcoming feudalistic constraints for over 20 centuries.
This English version, illustrated with rich visual material, is intended
to arouse interest in the past lives of Korean women and Korean history
and culture in general at home and abroad. Through the wisdom of women
from the past the book seeks to create a new history of women for the
future, thereby contributing to humanity and civilization.
The book consists of three parts. Part One focuses on the life of Korean
women during the Joseon period (1392-1910) in view of the Confucian
social systems and institutions, including marriage, property
inheritance, gender segregation and chastity. It also sheds light on the
lives of queens, court ladies and shamans, among other female
professionals, and how they navigated through political and social
turmoil.
Part Two traces the lives of great women who left prominent footsteps in
history from ancient to medieval and modern times. The brief but
well-documented biographical accounts introduce a panoramic glimpse on
how women achieved self-realization and contributed to society and the
nation despite various restrictions. The remarkable trailblazers include
Queen Seondeok and Empress Myeongseong, poet Heo Nanseolheon, painter
Rha Hye-suk, pilot Park Gyeong-won and dancer Choe Seung-hui.
Part Three reviews the lives of women through historical records such as
"The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty" and "The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong."
The palaces and the royal ancestral shrine of the Joseon Dynasty,
traditionally considered the arenas of men, are revisited with eyes
focused on the role of women, how they carved their niches in the
male-dominated political scene.
Lee Bae-yong
Lee Bae-yong is currently the President of Ewha Womans University in
Seoul, Korea. She received her B.A. (1969) and M.A. (1971) in the field
of History from Ewha Womans University, and Ph.D. (1984) in Literature
from Sogang University. Since 1985, Dr. Lee has served as a Professor of
History at Ewha Womans University. In August 2006, Dr. Lee was appointed
as its thirteenth president.
Dr. Lee is a renowned scholar in the field of Korean History and has
held various positions including a member of the National Institute of
Korean History (2003-present) and President of the Association for the
Study of Korean History of Thoughts (2003-2005), President of the Korea
Women¡¯s Historical Studies Association (2004-2006), and President of the
Choson Dynasty History Association (2005-2007).
Apart from her academic positions, Dr. Lee is also President of Korean
Association of Private University Presidents (2008?present),
Vice-President of Korean Council for University Education (2008?present)
and a Board Member of the Korea Research Foundation (2006-present).
Her publications include A Study on the Mining Industry in Korea During
the Japanese Occupation (1989), and History of Korean Social Thought
(1996), A New Understanding of Korean History (1997), How Did Korean
Women Live? (1999).
Foreword
Part I Women's Life during the Joseon Dynasty
Chapter 1 Confucianism and Women's Life
Chapter 2 Activities and Roles of Joseon Women
Chapter 3 Diverse Aspects of the Life of Joseon Women
Chapter 4 Women's Life and Role in War and Factional Struggle
Part ¥± Great Women in History
Chapter 5 Women of the Three Kingdoms Period
Chapter 6 Women of the Goryeo Period
Chapter 7 Women of the Joseon Period
Chapter 8 Women of the Modern Period
Part ¥² Historical Records and Sites Related with Women
Chapter 9 Korean Women as Seen Through Historical Records and Sites
Epilogue
Index
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