Research topic: Muslims in Korea
Common stereotypes & prejudices of the subculture:
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The Koran states that they
should use violence to spread Islam and it is the will of Allah.
- They are not open toward other religion. Some Muslims are hostile to other religions, which leads to social problems such as crimes.
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Women are oppressed in the Islam
society.
- Most Muslims in Korea would be from Arab countries.
- Muslims would find it difficult living as Muslims in Korea
- They live ascetic, strict lives including not eating pork and alcohol, and praying 5 times a day wherever they are when the time is right for praying.
Research plans:
- -We are planning to interview 2~3 Muslims ( one graduate student, two undergraduate students/ two males, one female)
- -Also planning to visit Muslim mosque and try Halal food in Itaewon
Preliminary research
Video 1
charlycheer - Being Muslim in Korea
Summary : In this video, a youtuber interviews a Muslim women who lives in Korea. The interveiwer asks her about her experience as a Muslim in Korea. For example, how she is treated in Korea, how different her life in Korea is from that in her hometown, etc. This video is maybe the best example for us to look up.
(From this blog post, you can find the transcript of this video and some more QNAs)
Article 1
Life is Very Hard for Korean Muslims (Korea Times, 2007/8/10) (<-- Link)
Summary: This article talks about the difficulties Muslims face in the Korean society. In this article, Muslims in Korea also mention about what kind of prejudices they face, their reality in Korea, and their wish for openness to Islam in Korean society.
Life is Very Hard for Korean Muslims (Korea Times, 2007/8/10) (<-- Link)
Summary: This article talks about the difficulties Muslims face in the Korean society. In this article, Muslims in Korea also mention about what kind of prejudices they face, their reality in Korea, and their wish for openness to Islam in Korean society.
See Koslims in Korea from page 49 to 52
Summary: This part of the paper explains about misconceptions of Muslims in Korea by Korean people and the Korean media. It refutes some prejudices by informing the reality, and lists some obstacles Korean Muslims face.
Summary: This part of the paper explains about misconceptions of Muslims in Korea by Korean people and the Korean media. It refutes some prejudices by informing the reality, and lists some obstacles Korean Muslims face.
Summary: Here is a personal story of a Korean Muslim who have converted from Christianity. He explains when he was disappointed by the Christian society in Korea and couldn't find find truth in it, he found out Islam as a truthful alternative.
Summary: This article is about the relation between Islam and Korea from the past to present. It seems that Korea and Islam have nothing in common. However they have shared economies, cultures and ideas in the history.
