[1st Seminar Series] Induction Session The original Korean version of this update was posted on September 30, 2024. (Click here to view.) Please note that this seminar will be conducted entirely in Korean, and participation is intended for individuals with proficiency in Korean to ensure comprehensive engagement throughout the series.
 1st UMI4AA Seminar Series “Welcome to the UMI4AA 1st Seminar Series Induction Session” Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM Venue: Seongsu Ji-Aeng Cooperative, 4th Floor Location: Seoul, South Korea
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, we began the 1st UMI4AA Seminar Series with our induction session. Gathering for the first time, participants shared personal motivations and the unique perspectives they bring, sparking a shared curiosity for the subjects we’ll explore together.
This seminar aims to move beyond traditional research, which often views “unwed mothers” primarily through the lens of welfare policy. Instead, we’ll embrace an intersectional approach, exploring themes like minority identities, family structures, otherness, religion, and the complex history of eugenics. We’ve prepared a selection of books and articles to guide our discussions.
In October’s session, we’ll begin our discussions with two articles by Dr. Hee Jung Kwon to build a foundation for understanding broader social issues impacting unwed motherhood.
Session 1 (October) Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Multipurpose Room, 4th Floor, Seongsu Ji-Aeng Cooperative Location: Seoul, South Korea Readings: Journal Articles - 권희정(2014), '미혼모성'의 경험을 통해 본 근대의 탈모성화 역사 (Click HERE)
- Kwon, Hee Jung. “The History of Unwed Motherhood in the Modern Era through the Experiences of Unwed Mothers.” Korean Journal of Oral History, vol. 5, no. 2, 2014, pp. 37-80. Korean Oral History Association.
- 권희정(2015), 입양실천에서 나타나는 정상가족 담론과 미혼모 자녀의 '고아' 만들기 (Click HERE)
- Kwon, Hee Jung. “Orphaning Babies of Unwed Mothers in Adoption Practices: Discourses on the ‘Normal Family’.” Issues in Feminism, vol. 15, no. 1, 2015, pp. 51-98. Korean Women’s Studies Institute.
Session 2 (November)
Date and Time: To be announced Venue and Location: To be announced Reading: Book - 염운옥(2009), 『생명에도 계급이 있는가: 유전자 정치와 영국의 우생학』
- Yeom, Woon Ok. Is There a Class in Life? Politics of Gene and British Eugenics (unofficial translation). Chaeksesang, 2009.
The 1st UMI4AA Seminar Series will run until April 2025 with six monthly sessions in total. Even if you missed our induction meeting, we warmly welcome anyone interested in joining future discussions. To participate, simply read the month’s assigned book or article in advance and come prepared to discuss any new understandings you've gained, as well as points of agreement or critique you may wish to explore together. ▶Sign up for the 1st Seminar Series
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Thank you to everyone who made time to join us for the induction session despite busy schedules. Look out for our first seminar update coming to the website in October!
 “Welcome to the UMI4AA 1st Seminar Series Induction Session” |
