Exclusionism is an abiding part of life in Korea & Japan. If somewhat or somehow different, you're sure to be attacked. Anyone not born in those places is a perpetual outsider. Those with uncommon heritage (for example, a multicultural homelife) are regularly treated shabbily, regardless of linguistic or cultural abilities. You sin if different.
"The nail that sticks up gets pounded down" is a Japanese saying applying as often in Korea.
Many peoples share group mentality, and gang-up on anyone different. But competition for jobs and resources will surely hurt nations and regions smothering creativity. To train everyone simply to follow orders, and mimic others, is surely a path to disaster.
Does stifling diversity hold back Japan & Korea very much? It's massively costly! ... Homogeneity may allow some pitiful common folk to feel better about themselves, but we need creative & entrepreneurial communities to supply jobs and fuel well-being.
Read here on Jasmine Lee, "One Of The Most Hated Women In Korea"
(article above and Wikipeda link)
"The nail that sticks up gets pounded down" is a Japanese saying applying as often in Korea.
Many peoples share group mentality, and gang-up on anyone different. But competition for jobs and resources will surely hurt nations and regions smothering creativity. To train everyone simply to follow orders, and mimic others, is surely a path to disaster.
Does stifling diversity hold back Japan & Korea very much? It's massively costly! ... Homogeneity may allow some pitiful common folk to feel better about themselves, but we need creative & entrepreneurial communities to supply jobs and fuel well-being.
Read here on Jasmine Lee, "One Of The Most Hated Women In Korea"
(article above and Wikipeda link)
