Seoul 5 - How to talk about feminism in Korea with Brian
JAN 24, 202033 MIN
Seoul 5 - How to talk about feminism in Korea with Brian
JAN 24, 202033 MIN
Description
Some of the first words Brian said to me was "as a feminist, I feel like we have a lot we could talk about". So it's no surprise our initial podcast recording lasted over three hours, hence why you're now listening to part 2.
Brian and I discussed feminism in Korea and the stigma, history and movements surrounding "the F word". Brian compares Korea to a start-up with its mere 70 years of developing a modern democratic society that is still trying to shake traditional values and ways.
The Feminist film Kim Ji-young, Born 1982 has been further sparking the debate since it's release in October. The movie follows Kim Ji-young as she grows up in a patriarchal household and into adulthood where she faces deep-rooted gender discrimination. The movie has been celebrated by feminists internationally but also criticised for presenting distorted negative views and sexist generalisations against men.
The young entrepreneur gave me his take on the movie and how to have an open constructive debate on a topic, few Koreans like to discuss over dinner.