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Everywoman tale holds up mirror to systemic sexism

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Article
https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/everywoman-tale-holds-up-mirror-to-systemic-sexism
Journal
The Straits Times
Issued Date
February 18, 2020
Page
-
Language
English(English)
Country
SINGAPORE
City
-
Book
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982
Writer
Cho Nam-ju
Translator
Jamie Chang

About the Author

  • Cho Nam-ju
  • Birth : 1978 ~ -
  • Occupation : Novelist
  • First Name : Nam-ju
  • Family Name : Cho
  • Korean Name : 조남주
  • ISNI : 0000000460558831
  • Works : 66
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  • English(English)

Kim Ji-young has one of the most common female names in South Korea. Kim Ji-young is a daughter for whose birth her mother apologised; a wife expected to be grateful that her husband "helps out" around the house; a mother who gave up her career for her child. Kim Ji-young is depressed.

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