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Korean Society
Title: Korean Society
Category: Literature / English
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Korean Society
The Difference in Traditional and current Korean Family Structure
The traditional Korean Society retains a strong Confucian tradition, which is clearly manifested in the strong devotion to the family. This tradition combined with the passionate nature of Koreans can perhaps explain strong loyalties felt between relatives, co-workers, classmates, and friends. This is all true of Korean society today. Even though a number of things have changed, there is still a strong emphasis on the traditional family (People, 1).
One of the big differences in the traditional
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their traditional ideas within the family to new conditions. The family still retains a male house head. Inheritance of family leadership still continues through the father’s line, and sons still inherit more wealth than daughters do. Children, especially eldest sons, are still held responsible for the care of their aged parents. The structure of the Korean family remains with only a few changes. The core Confucian values, which shaped the family, are still a great force in Korean Life.
Works Cited
“Education in Korea.”
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