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The role of history in shaping the success of legalizing abortion in South Korea
South Korea is one of the few developed countries around the world that has criminalized abortion. On April 11th 2019, South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled that the ban on abortion was unconstitutional and would be lifted (S. Kim, 2019). Women would no longer be facing prison or incur massive fines for getting an abortion (McCurry,… Read more
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The effects of the patriarchy and the political economy of Hallyu on beauty practices in South Korea
Korean skincare and make-up has become increasingly popular within Asia as of recent years. As Asia gains global influence, it is important to understand the unrealistic beauty standards that have been perpetuated within South Korea by social structures rooted in their historical and local narratives. Global sales of South Korean skincare products are set to… Read more
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An introduction in Latin American Studies 