소개글
An ethnographic study of Korean soap opera fans in the United States(영문)에 대한 자료입니다.
목차
Characteristics of Korean housewives
Why Korean soap opera?
Why watch together?
Current Status
Conclusion
본문내용
Characteristics of Korean housewives
Sacrifices herself to her kids and husband
Korean household Affected by confusious
There is atmosphere husband looks down on his wife within household
Why were they into the soap opera?
cultural isolation
- They had to spend time on taking care of their children and husband. They can barely get the opportunity to go to museum or watch plays.
vicarious satisfaction
- After having kids, many of them quit job and give up other activities for their family. They want to get experience something new indirectly through watching soap opera.
Reasons for preferance
The Korean women prefer the Korean soap operas over American ones. The Korean soap operas are much closer to their lives. Korean women living in the United States, because they experience differences in living unfamiliar environment, they need to find a spiritual sustenance. Watching Korean soap operas is the best way to ease the pressure of living life. It can give their bitter lives a lot of happiness.