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ddeubel
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The first thing I saw immediately following the presentation- which was truly exceptional- was this question at the very top of the comment section;
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What made him think this girl needed to be "rescued" from her own home, and her own blood relative? Very odd.
Obviously the person has very little knowledge about the social stigmatism that was prevalent in Korean society in those days.
I can say, without a doubt, that Korea has come a long way to recognizing interracial children, even compared to just 13 years ago. |
Great point .
I blogged about this before and that was what hit me also....we have to think what her life would have been like if she hadn't got the hell out of there. Thank god for grandmother's wisdom. I'm sure it was wisdom and not just trying to get rid of the child......
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Seul
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:57 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for posting the video. I used it today for an adult class and it generated some very good discussion. |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:17 am Post subject: |
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A great feel-good story....thanks.
Lots of people around the world are doing amazing work for unselfish reasons. I admire them. |
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Rae
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| Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:21 am Post subject: |
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| Thank you for posting that lovely story! |
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