Published in Women's studies forum
This study examines the severity of domestic violence in Korea and determines countermeasures in terms of education, legal actions, and social services. The seriousness of wife battering was examined in four categories: 1) initial manifestations; 2) frequency; 3) patterns; and 4) repercussions. According to previous research, women experienced batt...
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A literature review and survey research analyzed the beneficiaries, the delivery system, and the financing of women's and children's welfare services with laws and supportive government policies to clarify family policy and to improve the situation by expansion of foster care and curtailment of institutionalization of children in Korea. Women's wel...
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Since 1980, the domestic policy of every Korean government has focused on the construction of a welfare society, yet real change remains elusive, leaving women particularly neglected. This study examines social security legislation, especially the laws that define the status and welfare of women with the goal of advancing women's welfare and elimin...
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Korea has realized remarkable economic growth in the past 3 decades, consequently the rate of female employment increased from 39.6% in 1975 to 45.0% in 1980. It is estimated that 1,500,000 children need child care but only 200,000 can afford it. Although 200 voluntary small-scale community child care centers in low-income areas meet the need of so...
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This report was translated and excerpted from the original research report on Korean women's organizations by the Korean Women Development Institute (KWDI). There were 2200 women's groups in 1988. Their collective strength has not been felt even though strong opinions on women's issues are expressed. 303 groups from the KWDI directory were selected...
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Results of a survey of demand for education among women managers of small-scale businesses in Korea are provided. Personal interviews were conducted by the Korean Women Development Institute in 1988 among 56 prospective women managers and 15 women managers and 32 experts. A pilot education program was held in 1988 and 1989; 69 women completed the c...
