Former Congressman Mike Honda supports providing education on the history and issues of “comfort women.” He played a major role in the effort to bring justice to former military sex slaves by helping pass House Resolution 121 in 2007. Here, he is making a heart with his arm for survivor Yong-Soo “Grandma” Lee.
“Comfort Women” History and Issues: Student Edition
Author: Sung Sohn
Contributors: Eric Mar, Christina Tang, Faye Kwan
Paperback: 106 pages
Publication date: August 2018
ISBN: 978-1-950111-01-5
Many students have never heard of “comfort women,” an unjust euphemism for former Japanese military sex slaves who are still fighting for justice. “Comfort Women” History and Issues for Students exposes young people to this often overlooked and complex piece of history. Intended to empower students and increase civic engagement, this edition explores both “comfort women” history and contemporary efforts to redress Japan’s war crimes and seek a formal apology and reparations. Open-ended questions and research topics lead students to relate “comfort women” issues to other past and current instances of injustice and form their own opinions after careful consideration. The development of critical thinking, comparative thinking, and historical empathy is encouraged through an inquiry-based approach.
Author: Sung Sohn
Contributors: Eric Mar, Christina Tang, Faye Kwan
Paperback: 106 pages
Publication date: August 2018
ISBN: 978-1-950111-01-5
Many students have never heard of “comfort women,” an unjust euphemism for former Japanese military sex slaves who are still fighting for justice. “Comfort Women” History and Issues for Students exposes young people to this often overlooked and complex piece of history. Intended to empower students and increase civic engagement, this edition explores both “comfort women” history and contemporary efforts to redress Japan’s war crimes and seek a formal apology and reparations. Open-ended questions and research topics lead students to relate “comfort women” issues to other past and current instances of injustice and form their own opinions after careful consideration. The development of critical thinking, comparative thinking, and historical empathy is encouraged through an inquiry-based approach.
