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W-Extra. “Is outsourcing a social evil or an efficient management?” / Kim Seon Woo

W-Extra. “Is outsourcing a social evil or an efficient management?” / Kim Seon Woo Summary  One of the hallmarks of development encouraged in the neoliberal approach is outsourcing. Outsourcing is when Western companies move parts of their business to other countries. The reason these companies decided to move is often due to low labor costs. Outsourcing is about business, but because it has a huge impact on women, it is directly related to gender. The reason it's gender-related is that women are mainly people who are hired for these cheap labor jobs and that's why they are hired. One of the popular places where factories are relocated is China. The main people working in this factory in China are women, and these women travel from their hometowns to remote cities for factory work. The reason these women move is because they can pay not only for themselves, but also for their families. Often these women are expected to get these jobs. Interesting Point.  In Korea, und...
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W-Extra. “Enemies of Feminism: Elite Women” / Kim Seon Woo

W-Extra. “Enemies of Feminism: Elite Women” / Kim Seon Woo Summary The WAD paradigm emphasizes relationships with women and what they do as economic agents in the public and domestic sectors in society. It also highlights the characteristics of the role women play in maintaining and developing women's society, and purely integrating women into development efforts helps to strengthen the existing structure of inequality in societies dominated by patriarchal interests. I understand it. In general, WAD is thought to provide a more important concept of women's position compared to WID. The WAD approach emphasizes the unique characteristics of women's knowledge, work, goals and responsibilities, and advocates for their distinction. This fact, coupled with the tendency of development agencies to be dominated by patriarchal interests, lies at the foundation of a women-only initiative introduced by WAD subscribers. Interesting Point.  I think the biggest enemy to feminism ...
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W-Extra. “I reflect.” / Kim Seon Woo

W-Extra. “I reflect.” / Kim Seon Woo Summary  Gender and development is an interdisciplinary and applied research field, embodying a feminist approach to understanding and addressing the heterogeneous impacts of economic development and globalization on people based on their location, gender, class background and other socio-political identities. Economic access to development sees the country's development in quantitative terms as job creation, inflation control, and high employment. It aims to improve the nation's'economic well-being' and the quality of life of the people. Interesting Point.  I've known for a long time that men and women have different wages, different treatments, and different perceptions. I am reflecting on the benefits of being a man. And I will do my best to keep my vested interests down. Discussion.  How can Korean men change awareness and solidarity together?
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W-Extra. “What should I do about poverty in North Korea?” / Kim Seon Woo

W-Extra. “What should I do about poverty in North Korea?” / Kim Seon Woo Summary Small businesses and microfinance are widely promoted today as part of a poverty eradication strategy. Although they have a role to play, this article shows that their claim to success is appreciated. It has been concluded that the program is most effective when integrated into a wide range of social development policies and programs designed specifically to address a wide range of poverty problems. Interesting Point.  Currently, North Korea has a deformed economic structure under national control. The market economy is taking place negatively, and trade with the world is growing, mainly through illegal means. We need to put an end to economic development in order to address North Korea's poverty, but we don't come up with a way. Discussion.  Can microfinance help North Koreans?
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W-Extra. “Korea's poverty is relative poverty.” / Kim Seon Woo

W-Extra. “Korea's poverty is relative poverty.” / Kim Seon Woo Summary  To fight poverty, it is necessary for developing countries – where a majority of the poor live – to strive for economic development. What makes this task harder is that economic development does not necessarily reduce poverty or income inequality. The challenge here is to combine poverty reduction and economic growth. With this in mind, this chapter examines the Republic of Korea’s development strategy, which transformed one of Asia’s poorest nations in the 1950s into an industrialized country with low poverty rates and reserves of high human capital. Interesting Point.  I think Korean poverty is relative poverty rather than absolute poverty. Because, since the IMF bailout, Korea's negative opinion that quality of life is low has been strengthened, and I think that this has been the opportunity for Korean citizens to express their identity self-help. Discussion.  What should I do for Korea...
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W-Extra. “Can we solve poverty in the world?” / Kim Seon Woo

W-Extra. “Can we solve poverty in the world?” / Kim Seon Woo Summary The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are agendas adopted by the United Nations in 2000 and include the goal of halving the world's poverty by 2015.  Absolute poverty and hunger eradication Realizing universal primary education Gender equality and enhancement of women's competence Decreased child mortality Enhance maternal health Prevention of diseases such as AIDS and malaria Securing a sustainable environment Building global partnerships for development Interesting Point.  I commend the efforts of the world. However, I think poverty is a problem that can never be solved. I think that supporting poverty in developed countries can accelerate poverty in those countries. So I think poverty support is empty and poverty cannot be resolved. Discussion.  What is the Real Poverty Support Plan? Isn't it just right to let it go?
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W-Extra. “How to support pioneers.” / Kim Seon Woo

W-Extra. “How to support pioneers.” / Kim Seon Woo Summary   Pioneers often come up with innovative ideas, but the initial response to pioneers is one of indifference, ridicule, or even hostility. If the pioneer continues to succeed in the initiative, the person's efforts will eventually gain public approval. The approval tempts others to imitate pioneers. If they succeed, the news spreads and is more widely accepted. A conscious effort to provide organizational support for new initiatives helps institutionalize new innovations. Interesting Point.   I think it is difficult for pioneers to survive, especially in Korea. The curriculum is closed and it is a culture that doesn't like people who bounce. Politicians settled in the institution have more influence than innovators who have changed the world. Discussion.   How should we support pioneers?
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