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[6th EAI Academy] ② Gender Conflict and Democracy
Editor's Note
Goh Min-hee, Professor at Ewha Womans University, analyzes that the current gender conflict involves debates surrounding the nature of societal divisions, and while gender conflict appears in many democratic nations, it is particularly severe in Korea. She points out that Korean gender conflict is a product of socio-psychological factors such as military service, the labor market, and cultural perceptions, rather than ideological differences. To address this within the political sphere, she suggests efforts to secure representation for each gender group and resolve key issues through deliberative processes.
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5eF-9-qPkg
■ Goh Min-hee, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Ewha Womans University.
Video Transcript
Should women serve in the military or not? Should the conscription system be abolished or maintained? These are not matters of institutional reform. Simply enacting a law does not change behavior; rather, institutional reform must be based on the historical continuity of what Korean people like, how they think, and how they perceive things. If we say women should serve in the military, it's not just about saying 'then go.' It's about how we will improve the culture of the military itself. Are there women's restrooms in the military or not? If we are to create a more inclusive environment, we must open the door to welcome people, not to punish them, right? Therefore, a long-term and extensive deliberative process is necessary for these issues.
*This text is an AI translation of an original written in Korean. Some translations or nuances may be inaccurate.