일제강점기 경성 소재 여학교의 재봉 수업과 조선재봉 실습 양상

Abstract

This study reconstructs the operation of dressmaking classes and the practice of Korean dressmaking at girls' schools in Gyeongseong during the Japanese colonial period. It examines the significance of dressmaking classes in women's education at that time. Focusing on major schools such as Gyeongseong Girls' High School, Baehwa Girls' High School, Sookmyung Girls' High School, and Ewha Girls' High School, the study compares and analyzes the characteristics of dressmaking education in each institution. The findings reveal that dressmaking education played a critical role not only as a technical education but also in promoting women's independence and maintaining their identity. Gyeongseong Girls' High School conducted Korean dressmaking practices in Japanese, in accordance with the educational policies of the Japanese Government-General of Korea. Baehwa Girls' High School adjusted the dressmaking class hours to accommodate handicraft practice and showcased the results of the practical work through exhibitions. Sookmyung Girls' High School demonstrated efforts to preserve the identity of Joseon women's education through a student-led strike demanding the appointment of Korean teachers for the dressmaking department. Ewha Girls' High School included both Western dressmaking and Korean dressmaking into its higher education curriculum. This study examined the specific aspects of Korean dressmaking education through comparative analysis. It aims to provide foundational data for future research on its influence on the social and economic status of women.