韓国系ニューカマー女性の民族及び社会 的アイデンティティにおける実践： ナラティブ探究を通じて

Abstract

This study seeks to explore and examine ethnic and social identity through the narrative of a Korean mother who is a newcomer in Japan. The migration of Koreans to Japan reflects both the general patterns of migration accelerated by globalization and specific historical factors rooted in the colonial era. The researcher defines a Korean newcomer as an individual living in the global era while still partly influenced by the legacy of the colonial period. Within the particular context of Japan, the research participant, a Korean mother new to the country, continually shapes and reshapes her identity through interactions with diverse and sometimes conflicting narratives. When encountering scenarios that stress collective identities tied to ethnicity or nationality, she resolves tensions by integrating identities influenced by her social relationships and roles Moreover, she recognizes the differing positions between nations and ethnic groups, the distinct experiences of first- and second-generation immigrants, and the varying values, behaviors, and identities of Koreans in Korea versus those living abroad. Through the formation and practice of identities based on ethnic and social roles, the newcomer Korean mother is creating a new home for herself and her children. This study suggests that immigration research should focus on how immigrants build and practice their identities through active interaction with the host society.