VV,
That was a very powerful letter...studying comparative mythology has given me insight into what shapes many cultures, unfortunately when it comes to Korea I am still a child with barely open eyes....but a seeker of knowledge. The only thing I can do is ask the uncomfortable questions that have to be asked :(
1. Is the admission of being childless helpful? There are some cultures in which this would exponentially reduce your status. There are some where an older woman without children well the thought of even finishing this sentance sickens me. Is this true of Korea?
|2. Elder are honored in most of Asia to my knowledge, do we actually know this to hold true in Korea
3. Damaged children um, I hate even asking this, but do they find the damaged worthy of preservation? <shudder>.
4. Being female is there anything specific in the roles of women that could trip the efforts of women up in interacting with them? Are women honored? Seen as Equals?
5. Bison may have a point on needing an introduction.
I don't like asking these questions...but the answers are important.
Please don't hate me for asking these questions.