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Yay for Korean Girls!

December 23, 2007 by WendyB

Check out the New York Times story called “South Korea, Where Boys Were King, Revalues Its Girls.” This story caught my eye because it’s about Korea, one of my obsessions. It’s also good news for women. But what really intrigued me is the way it shows how patriarchal traditions damage a society and how people can benefit from casting off these dysfunctional, outdated behaviors. A little food for thought for anyone who is of the “it’s always been this way/it’s our culture” mindset.

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  1. Valley Girl says

    December 23, 2007 at 2:22 pm

    I saw that article, too (I love the Times!). Great news for women, yes? Esp. for us Asian women.

    I was esp. startled at the number of abortions women have in these countries simply because they were having women. So tragic. Just think of what these people were missing.

  2. WendyB says

    December 23, 2007 at 2:26 pm

    I know! And as the gender gap grows, women get treated worse and worse!

  3. Stephanie says

    December 23, 2007 at 2:49 pm

    I have a confession to make – you commented on a couple of my posts and I never responded because I saw the name of your blog and instantly thought it was some sort of jewelry promotion…But I finally checked it out and I have to say that I love it! Apologies for not reading it before, and I’ll definitely be adding it to my list of favorites soon.

  4. WendyB says

    December 23, 2007 at 2:52 pm

    Stephanie, I forgive you, beyotch.
    😉
    My blog is a promotion in name only (mostly).

  5. Natalie says

    December 23, 2007 at 7:55 pm

    They’re so fierce!

    I like your blog 🙂 Want to trade links?

    If you do, leave your link with me at my blog. I blog surf through a proxy, so I can’t see it 😛

  6. Jen (MahaloFashion.Com) says

    December 23, 2007 at 9:11 pm

    it’s so sad that the mindset is still like that in some places…
    But I believe it’s getting better.

  7. The Clothes Horse says

    December 23, 2007 at 9:36 pm

    As a feminist (feminazi???) I’m really excited about this story. Thanks for posting!

  8. Candid Cool says

    December 24, 2007 at 12:00 am

    she’s cute!

  9. Blue Floppy Hat says

    December 24, 2007 at 7:56 am

    That’s an amazing story, I wish something similar would happen where I am.
    Merry Christmas, Wendy!

  10. pistols at dawn says

    December 24, 2007 at 8:03 am

    This title is going to bring the wrong kind of attention to your site. But you knew that.

    Also, if China’s any indication, these societies get their comeuppance in like 40 years when their sons won’t take care of them in their old age like their daughters would have.

  11. bitterbabe says

    December 25, 2007 at 12:54 am

    thank you so so so much for this article! The world is progressing!!

  12. Park Avenue says

    December 25, 2007 at 2:05 pm

    “This little girl will beat a b*tch’s @ss.” LOL! She’s adorable & thanks for sharing the story.

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