Analysis of the Role of Women in the Business World of Korea

Authors

Anna Kearl, Brigham Young University
Dr. Bruce Grant, Brigham Young University

Keywords

role of women, business environment, Korea, gender

College

Humanities

Department

Asian and Near Eastern Languages

Abstract

Confucius wrote “Between Husband and wife: distinction.” This aphorism, also translated as “separation of function” or “obedience,” provides the foundation for social relationships between men and women in the Republic of Korea. With the election of a liberal president ten years ago and the increasing globalization of the Korean economy, a greater emphasis is being placed on the western aphorism that says: “all men are created equal.” The last decade has seen a shift in the roles of women in political, social, and economic spheres as the country moves away from “distinction” and more towards gender equalization.

Recommended Citation

Kearl, Anna and Grant, Dr. Bruce (2013) "Analysis of the Role of Women in the Business World of Korea," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 633.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/633