@article{ART003337129},
author={LEE JIN-A},
title={Maternal Discourse in the Manseon Ilbo : A Study Centered on the “Mother’s Role” Series},
journal={Journal of Manchurian Studies},
issn={1738-3668},
year={2026},
number={41},
pages={11-46}
TY - JOUR
AU - LEE JIN-A
TI - Maternal Discourse in the Manseon Ilbo : A Study Centered on the “Mother’s Role” Series
JO - Journal of Manchurian Studies
PY - 2026
VL - null
IS - 41
PB - The Manchurian Studies Association
SP - 11
EP - 46
SN - 1738-3668
AB - This article examines the discourse on motherhood in Manchukuo under Japanese imperial rule. Specifically, it focuses on the “Mother’s Role” series published in the Manseon Ilbo from May to October 1942. The newspaper’s section presents a comprehensive portrayal of Korean households that had migrated to the multiethnic state of Manchukuo in the 1930s and 1940s. Among its features, the “Mother’s Role” series was the longest-running series of articles on motherhood. Korean women were assigned the position and role of seonggye (normative/ideal) mothers, with strong emphasis placed on their responsibilities as wives managing food, clothing, and shelter and as mothers responsible for childrearing and education. The series also provided detailed norms and guidelines on various aspects of everyday life, including language use, etiquette, domestic routines, education, time management, and health. At the same time, Japanese women—framed as “mainland” wives and mothers—were presented as exemplars of the dominant identity, while Korean women were evaluated in terms of their shortcomings and needs for improvement. Through the “Mother’s Role” series, Korean women were expected to remake themselves by imitating Japanese women.
KW - Manseon Ilbo;Manchukuo;motherhood;seonggye mother;Japanese women
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LEE JIN-A. (2026). Maternal Discourse in the Manseon Ilbo : A Study Centered on the “Mother’s Role” Series. Journal of Manchurian Studies, 41, 11-46.
LEE JIN-A. 2026, "Maternal Discourse in the Manseon Ilbo : A Study Centered on the “Mother’s Role” Series", Journal of Manchurian Studies, no.41, pp.11-46.
LEE JIN-A "Maternal Discourse in the Manseon Ilbo : A Study Centered on the “Mother’s Role” Series" Journal of Manchurian Studies 41 pp.11-46 (2026) : 11.
LEE JIN-A. Maternal Discourse in the Manseon Ilbo : A Study Centered on the “Mother’s Role” Series. 2026; 41 : 11-46.
LEE JIN-A. "Maternal Discourse in the Manseon Ilbo : A Study Centered on the “Mother’s Role” Series" Journal of Manchurian Studies no.41(2026) : 11-46.
LEE JIN-A. Maternal Discourse in the Manseon Ilbo : A Study Centered on the “Mother’s Role” Series. Journal of Manchurian Studies, 41, 11-46.
LEE JIN-A. Maternal Discourse in the Manseon Ilbo : A Study Centered on the “Mother’s Role” Series. Journal of Manchurian Studies. 2026; 41 11-46.
LEE JIN-A. Maternal Discourse in the Manseon Ilbo : A Study Centered on the “Mother’s Role” Series. 2026; 41 : 11-46.
LEE JIN-A. "Maternal Discourse in the Manseon Ilbo : A Study Centered on the “Mother’s Role” Series" Journal of Manchurian Studies no.41(2026) : 11-46.
