Home Forums Summer Institutes Gender And Generation In East Asia, Summer 2019 Session 3 - August 6, Lynne Miyake, Pomona College

Viewing 2 posts - 61 through 62 (of 62 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • #42092
    Ann Huyhn
    Spectator

    The Floating World is about the pleasure world in Japan.  I think that the Magna depiction of this world showed the complexities and intricacies of this part of Japan where those who want to indulge must acquire certain skill sets.  In the comic, we are introduced to a character who is studying what it takes to become a playboy. I would use an image and discuss with the students what they are seeing and then eventually provide them with some background knowledge about where they are in Japan.  The characters are well dressed in some of the images and this would be my starting point.

    #42107
    Nelson Ta
    Spectator

    I find it fascinating that the stereotypical gender characteristics of men are vastly different in eastern and western cultures. There seems to be more emphasis on beauty rather than "masculinity" in eastern culture.   The idealized male body of muscles and ruggedness is seemingly changing. It is interesting to see that there are large fanbases of KPOP and other eastern stars all around the world, so it seems the trend is catching on around the world.

Viewing 2 posts - 61 through 62 (of 62 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.