East Asian Culture and Politics

This set of flashcards covers key concepts relating to East Asian history, culture, and politics, including manufacturing, population policies, religions, and societal discrimination.

Manufacturing Giants

China became a major global manufacturer, beginning with low-value products and gradually advancing to electronics.

One Child Policy

A population control policy implemented by China in 1979 that limited families to one child.

Propaganda

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Buddhism in East Asia

A flexible religion that emphasizes redemption and the attainment of nirvana, allowing for the coexistence with other beliefs.

Confucianism

A philosophy founded by Confucius emphasizing ethical living, social order, and the importance of family.

Geomancy

A practice in Taoism concerning the arrangement of physical space to enhance the flow of energy for spiritual harmony.

Shintoism

The indigenous spirituality of Japan, focusing on the reverence of kami (spirits) found in nature.

Han Chinese

The majority ethnic group in China, primarily speaking the Mandarin dialect.

Korean Wave (Hallyu)

The rise of South Korean pop culture, including music and television, gaining popularity globally since the 1990s.

North Korea's Dynastic Succession

A unique political concept in North Korea where leadership is passed down within the ruling family.

The Buraku

A marginalized group in Japan historically associated with unclean occupations, facing discrimination.