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18 Cards in this Set
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Indulgence shown by parents to children or seniors to juniors. Shows a mutual dependence of one on the other.
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Amae (あまえ）
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Obligation and respect, show by juniors to seniors. opposite of "amae"
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On（おん）
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"parent" used figuratively for seniors.
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Oyabun（おやぶん）
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"child" used figuratively for juniors
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kobun （こぶん）
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one's true feelings, usually kept hidden
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honne （ほんえ）
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one's public feelings, often considered a mask.
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Tatemae (たてまえ）
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duty to group, parents or society
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giri（ぎり）
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human feelings often thought o be in conflict with one's duty ( giri)
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ninjo (にんじょう）
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What are some things that lead to groupism in Japan?
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Education, strong ties to family, elderly live with children, organized hobby/sports/firm/more groups,
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What are some things that lead toward individualism in Japan?
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Increase individual finances so young do not rely as much on family. Technology.
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What is relativism according to Reischauer?
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Ethics are situational rather than universal. Not good Vs. bad but a balance of forces.
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What is the Japanese hierarchal system like today?
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they assume heirarchy. Based on education/exams. Age determines rank, so there is less tension about who is on top. graduates from same class may be at same level all life.
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What is the individual like in Japan?
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Even the rebel is a member of a group ( perhaps the same everywhere). don't express it in public. not encouraged to think about who they are as an individual. individual apart of something larger.
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What is the socialization process like in Japan?
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Schools are as responsible for raising a child as parents. uniformity of curriculum-nationally dictated. administrators look the other way when someone different is bullied.
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What is the history of the Burakumin?
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Had the un-clean jobs dealing with death or animals. Also called eta-filthy and hinin-non human. When they tried to abolish the prejudice practices against them the commoners were angry.
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Why did the Burakumin create tension?
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challenged the notion of a homogenous society. no discernible foreignness. blood-line contamination.
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What is an ie ( いえ）?
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Corporate groups that holds property.Two members, a married couple. Love is a bonus if it happens. marry to continue the ie.
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What is an uchi?
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The home-where you can let your hair down. May not always be blood-line It means belonging, but one also must actively participate.
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